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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,064.01, 236,016.49 and 119,379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,064.01, 236,016.49 and 119,379.73 is: 164,707.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,064.01 : 236,016.49 = 119,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,064.01/236,016.49 = 119,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,064.01x = 236,016.49 × 119,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,064.01x = 28,175,585,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,585,143.34/171,064.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,707.85

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