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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,450.62, 235,238.50 and 127,355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,450.62, 235,238.50 and 127,355.34 is: 175,762.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,450.62 : 235,238.50 = 127,355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,450.62/235,238.50 = 127,355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,450.62x = 235,238.50 × 127,355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,450.62x = 29,958,879,148.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,958,879,148.59/170,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,762.81

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