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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,456.02, 237,923.19 and 127,241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,456.02, 237,923.19 and 127,241.82 is: 175,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,456.02 : 237,923.19 = 127,241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,456.02/237,923.19 = 127,241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,456.02x = 237,923.19 × 127,241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,456.02x = 30,273,779,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,273,779,715.81/172,456.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,544.93

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