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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,415.40, 238,082.76 and 127,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,415.40, 238,082.76 and 127,171.80 is: 175,607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,415.40 : 238,082.76 = 127,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,415.40/238,082.76 = 127,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,415.40x = 238,082.76 × 127,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,415.40x = 30,277,413,138.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,277,413,138.17/172,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,607.36

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