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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,504.81, 236,758.91 and 120,561.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,504.81, 236,758.91 and 120,561.21 is: 166,432.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,504.81 : 236,758.91 = 120,561.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,504.81/236,758.91 = 120,561.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,504.81x = 236,758.91 × 120,561.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,504.81x = 28,543,940,065.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543,940,065.08/171,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,432.30

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