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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,417.40, 238,085.52 and 127,173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,417.40, 238,085.52 and 127,173.80 is: 175,610.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,417.40 : 238,085.52 = 127,173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,417.40/238,085.52 = 127,173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,417.40x = 238,085.52 × 127,173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,417.40x = 30,278,240,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278,240,303.38/172,417.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,610.12

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