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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,444.38, 323,533.37 and 127,015.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,444.38, 323,533.37 and 127,015.16 is: 175,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,444.38 : 323,533.37 = 127,015.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,444.38/323,533.37 = 127,015.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,444.38x = 323,533.37 × 127,015.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,444.38x = 41,093,641,455.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093,641,455.76/234,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,280.99

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