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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,173.80, 235,163.70 and 127,658.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,173.80, 235,163.70 and 127,658.52 is: 176,411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,173.80 : 235,163.70 = 127,658.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,173.80/235,163.70 = 127,658.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,173.80x = 235,163.70 × 127,658.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,173.80x = 30,020,649,899.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020,649,899.72/170,173.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,411.70

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