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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,078.17, 241,270.79 and 127,255.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,078.17, 241,270.79 and 127,255.77 is: 175,367.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,078.17 : 241,270.79 = 127,255.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,078.17/241,270.79 = 127,255.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,078.17x = 241,270.79 × 127,255.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,078.17x = 30,703,099,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,703,099,523.68/175,078.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,367.95

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