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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,912.90, 235,659.75 and 116,497.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,912.90, 235,659.75 and 116,497.29 is: 160,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,912.90 : 235,659.75 = 116,497.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,912.90/235,659.75 = 116,497.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,912.90x = 235,659.75 × 116,497.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,912.90x = 27,453,722,237.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,453,722,237.08/170,912.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,629.90

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