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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,436.50, 323,522.51 and 127,007.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,436.50, 323,522.51 and 127,007.28 is: 175,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,436.50 : 323,522.51 = 127,007.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,436.50/323,522.51 = 127,007.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,436.50x = 323,522.51 × 127,007.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,436.50x = 41,089,713,378.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,089,713,378.84/234,436.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,270.12

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