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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,437.69, 235,629.17 and 127,922.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,437.69, 235,629.17 and 127,922.41 is: 176,852.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,437.69 : 235,629.17 = 127,922.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,437.69/235,629.17 = 127,922.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,437.69x = 235,629.17 × 127,922.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,437.69x = 30,142,251,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,142,251,292.70/170,437.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,852.03

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