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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,035.22, 256,272.36 and 120,870.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,035.22, 256,272.36 and 120,870.30 is: 181,107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,035.22 : 256,272.36 = 120,870.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,035.22/256,272.36 = 120,870.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,035.22x = 256,272.36 × 120,870.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,035.22x = 30,975,717,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,975,717,034.91/171,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,107.24

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