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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,434.62, 323,519.38 and 127,007.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,434.62, 323,519.38 and 127,007.38 is: 175,269.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,434.62 : 323,519.38 = 127,007.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,434.62/323,519.38 = 127,007.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,434.62x = 323,519.38 × 127,007.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,434.62x = 41,089,348,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,348,833.02/234,434.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,269.97

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