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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,993.05, 238,376.12 and 127,599.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,993.05, 238,376.12 and 127,599.17 is: 175,825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,993.05 : 238,376.12 = 127,599.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,993.05/238,376.12 = 127,599.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,993.05x = 238,376.12 × 127,599.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,993.05x = 30,416,593,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,416,593,229.94/172,993.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,825.52

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