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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,609.68, 236,558.84 and 120,478.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,609.68, 236,558.84 and 120,478.97 is: 166,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,609.68 : 236,558.84 = 120,478.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,609.68/236,558.84 = 120,478.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,609.68x = 236,558.84 × 120,478.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,609.68x = 28,500,365,688.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,500,365,688.79/171,609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,076.68

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