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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,038.70, 256,599.81 and 120,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,038.70, 256,599.81 and 120,536.24 is: 180,833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,038.70 : 256,599.81 = 120,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,038.70/256,599.81 = 120,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,038.70x = 256,599.81 × 120,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,038.70x = 30,929,574,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,929,574,999.12/171,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,833.78

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