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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,065.18, 235,013.62 and 127,549.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,065.18, 235,013.62 and 127,549.90 is: 176,261.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,065.18 : 235,013.62 = 127,549.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,065.18/235,013.62 = 127,549.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,065.18x = 235,013.62 × 127,549.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,065.18x = 29,975,963,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,975,963,729.64/170,065.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,261.62

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