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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,084.62, 237,410.40 and 126,870.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,084.62, 237,410.40 and 126,870.10 is: 175,031.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,084.62 : 237,410.40 = 126,870.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,084.62/237,410.40 = 126,870.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,084.62x = 237,410.40 × 126,870.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,084.62x = 30,120,281,189.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,120,281,189.04/172,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,031.80

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