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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,433.77, 323,517.80 and 127,003.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,433.77, 323,517.80 and 127,003.71 is: 175,264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,433.77 : 323,517.80 = 127,003.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,433.77/323,517.80 = 127,003.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,433.77x = 323,517.80 × 127,003.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,433.77x = 41,087,960,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,087,960,216.02/234,433.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,264.68

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