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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,358.03, 236,353.88 and 119,588.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,358.03, 236,353.88 and 119,588.70 is: 164,948.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,358.03 : 236,353.88 = 119,588.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,358.03/236,353.88 = 119,588.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,358.03x = 236,353.88 × 119,588.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,358.03x = 28,265,254,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,265,254,434.45/171,358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,948.52

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