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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,990.58, 238,454.16 and 127,522.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,990.58, 238,454.16 and 127,522.88 is: 175,780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,990.58 : 238,454.16 = 127,522.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,990.58/238,454.16 = 127,522.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,990.58x = 238,454.16 × 127,522.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,990.58x = 30,408,361,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,408,361,231.18/172,990.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,780.45

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