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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,065.04, 236,017.91 and 119,380.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,065.04, 236,017.91 and 119,380.77 is: 164,709.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,065.04 : 236,017.91 = 119,380.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,065.04/236,017.91 = 119,380.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,065.04x = 236,017.91 × 119,380.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,065.04x = 28,175,999,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,175,999,829.59/171,065.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,709.28

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