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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,264.94, 234,982.18 and 127,169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,264.94, 234,982.18 and 127,169.60 is: 175,506.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,264.94 : 234,982.18 = 127,169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,264.94/234,982.18 = 127,169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,264.94x = 234,982.18 × 127,169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,264.94x = 29,882,588,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,882,588,821.78/170,264.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,506.42

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