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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,984.54, 235,987.37 and 115,768.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,984.54, 235,987.37 and 115,768.82 is: 159,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,984.54 : 235,987.37 = 115,768.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,984.54/235,987.37 = 115,768.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,984.54x = 235,987.37 × 115,768.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,984.54x = 27,319,978,190.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,319,978,190.99/170,984.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,780.40

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