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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,127, 255,104.70 and 99,072.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,127, 255,104.70 and 99,072.60 is: 148,558.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,127 : 255,104.70 = 99,072.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,127/255,104.70 = 99,072.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,127x = 255,104.70 × 99,072.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,127x = 25,273,885,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,273,885,901.22/170,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,558.93

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