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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,614.05, 236,564.89 and 120,483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,614.05, 236,564.89 and 120,483.34 is: 166,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,614.05 : 236,564.89 = 120,483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,614.05/236,564.89 = 120,483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,614.05x = 236,564.89 × 120,483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,614.05x = 28,502,127,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,502,127,181.31/171,614.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166,082.72

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