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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,911.90, 235,658.37 and 116,496.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,911.90, 235,658.37 and 116,496.29 is: 160,628.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,911.90 : 235,658.37 = 116,496.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,911.90/235,658.37 = 116,496.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,911.90x = 235,658.37 × 116,496.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,911.90x = 27,453,325,642.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,325,642.65/170,911.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,628.52

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