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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,159.63, 234,884.36 and 127,840.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,159.63, 234,884.36 and 127,840.37 is: 176,467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,159.63 : 234,884.36 = 127,840.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,159.63/234,884.36 = 127,840.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,159.63x = 234,884.36 × 127,840.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,159.63x = 30,027,702,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,027,702,850.41/170,159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,467.84

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