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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,060.18, 235,006.72 and 127,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,060.18, 235,006.72 and 127,544.90 is: 176,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,060.18 : 235,006.72 = 127,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,060.18/235,006.72 = 127,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,060.18x = 235,006.72 × 127,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,060.18x = 29,973,907,107.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,973,907,107.83/170,060.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,254.71

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