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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,990.36, 235,844.29 and 120,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,990.36, 235,844.29 and 120,014.46 is: 165,534.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,990.36 : 235,844.29 = 120,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,990.36/235,844.29 = 120,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,990.36x = 235,844.29 × 120,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,990.36x = 28,304,725,258.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,304,725,258.45/170,990.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,534.04

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