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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,513.90, 257,562.45 and 127,190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,513.90, 257,562.45 and 127,190.70 is: 191,002.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,513.90 : 257,562.45 = 127,190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,513.90/257,562.45 = 127,190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,513.90x = 257,562.45 × 127,190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,513.90x = 32,759,548,309.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,759,548,309.22/171,513.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,002.29

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