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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,534, 322,284.60 and 127,550

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,534, 322,284.60 and 127,550 is: 176,023.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,534 : 322,284.60 = 127,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,534/322,284.60 = 127,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,534x = 322,284.60 × 127,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,534x = 41,107,400,730
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,107,400,730/233,534
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,023.19

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