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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,994.73, 235,850.33 and 120,018.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,994.73, 235,850.33 and 120,018.84 is: 165,540.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,994.73 : 235,850.33 = 120,018.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,994.73/235,850.33 = 120,018.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,994.73x = 235,850.33 × 120,018.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,994.73x = 28,306,483,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,306,483,020.22/170,994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165,540.09

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