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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,994.58, 238,378.14 and 127,600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,994.58, 238,378.14 and 127,600.62 is: 175,827.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,994.58 : 238,378.14 = 127,600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,994.58/238,378.14 = 127,600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,994.58x = 238,378.14 × 127,600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,994.58x = 30,417,198,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,417,198,458.45/172,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,827.46

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