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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,826.60, 260,739.90 and 127,170.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,826.60, 260,739.90 and 127,170.60 is: 190,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,826.60 : 260,739.90 = 127,170.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,826.60/260,739.90 = 127,170.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,826.60x = 260,739.90 × 127,170.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,826.60x = 33,158,449,526.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,158,449,526.94/173,826.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,755.90

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