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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,619.40, 235,471.62 and 127,524.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,619.40, 235,471.62 and 127,524.16 is: 175,995.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,619.40 : 235,471.62 = 127,524.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,619.40/235,471.62 = 127,524.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,619.40x = 235,471.62 × 127,524.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,619.40x = 30,028,320,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,028,320,544.34/170,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,995.93

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