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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,451.62, 235,239.88 and 127,356.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,451.62, 235,239.88 and 127,356.34 is: 175,764.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,451.62 : 235,239.88 = 127,356.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,451.62/235,239.88 = 127,356.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,451.62x = 235,239.88 × 127,356.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,451.62x = 29,959,290,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,959,290,138.84/170,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,764.19

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