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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,414.40, 238,081.38 and 127,170.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,414.40, 238,081.38 and 127,170.80 is: 175,605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,414.40 : 238,081.38 = 127,170.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,414.40/238,081.38 = 127,170.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,414.40x = 238,081.38 × 127,170.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,414.40x = 30,276,999,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276,999,559.70/172,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,605.98

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