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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,446.62, 235,232.98 and 127,351.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,446.62, 235,232.98 and 127,351.34 is: 175,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,446.62 : 235,232.98 = 127,351.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,446.62/235,232.98 = 127,351.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,446.62x = 235,232.98 × 127,351.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,446.62x = 29,957,235,215.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,957,235,215.19/170,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,757.29

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