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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,431.37, 323,514.90 and 127,004.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,431.37, 323,514.90 and 127,004.13 is: 175,265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,431.37 : 323,514.90 = 127,004.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,431.37/323,514.90 = 127,004.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,431.37x = 323,514.90 × 127,004.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,431.37x = 41,087,728,416.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,087,728,416.54/234,431.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,265.49

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