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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,066.04, 236,019.29 and 119,381.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,066.04, 236,019.29 and 119,381.77 is: 164,710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,066.04 : 236,019.29 = 119,381.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,066.04/236,019.29 = 119,381.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,066.04x = 236,019.29 × 119,381.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,066.04x = 28,176,400,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,176,400,594.34/171,066.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,710.66

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