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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,442.92, 323,530.76 and 127,015.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,442.92, 323,530.76 and 127,015.60 is: 175,281.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,442.92 : 323,530.76 = 127,015.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,442.92/323,530.76 = 127,015.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,442.92x = 323,530.76 × 127,015.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,442.92x = 41,093,453,599.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093,453,599.86/234,442.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,281.27

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