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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,088.88, 238,507.80 and 127,694.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,088.88, 238,507.80 and 127,694.86 is: 175,957.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,088.88 : 238,507.80 = 127,694.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,088.88/238,507.80 = 127,694.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,088.88x = 238,507.80 × 127,694.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,088.88x = 30,456,220,129.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,456,220,129.91/173,088.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,957.12

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