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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,412.80, 257,119.20 and 127,235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,412.80, 257,119.20 and 127,235.40 is: 190,853.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,412.80 : 257,119.20 = 127,235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,412.80/257,119.20 = 127,235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,412.80x = 257,119.20 × 127,235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,412.80x = 32,714,664,259.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,714,664,259.68/171,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,853.10

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