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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,134.80, 235,109.88 and 127,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,134.80, 235,109.88 and 127,619.52 is: 176,357.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,134.80 : 235,109.88 = 127,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,134.80/235,109.88 = 127,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,134.80x = 235,109.88 × 127,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,134.80x = 30,004,610,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004,610,032.86/170,134.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,357.86

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