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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,865.03, 256,151.73 and 120,787.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,865.03, 256,151.73 and 120,787.59 is: 181,078.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,865.03 : 256,151.73 = 120,787.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,865.03/256,151.73 = 120,787.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,865.03x = 256,151.73 × 120,787.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,865.03x = 30,939,950,141.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,939,950,141.03/170,865.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,078.31

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