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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,464.33, 237,984.28 and 127,166.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,464.33, 237,984.28 and 127,166.77 is: 175,477.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,464.33 : 237,984.28 = 127,166.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,464.33/237,984.28 = 127,166.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,464.33x = 237,984.28 × 127,166.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,464.33x = 30,263,691,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,263,691,285.50/172,464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,477.97

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