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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,625.06, 238,156.35 and 127,410.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,625.06, 238,156.35 and 127,410.66 is: 175,777.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,625.06 : 238,156.35 = 127,410.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,625.06/238,156.35 = 127,410.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,625.06x = 238,156.35 × 127,410.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,625.06x = 30,343,657,736.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,343,657,736.69/172,625.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,777.83

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