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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,444.59, 323,533.86 and 127,014.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,444.59, 323,533.86 and 127,014.62 is: 175,280.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,444.59 : 323,533.86 = 127,014.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,444.59/323,533.86 = 127,014.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,444.59x = 323,533.86 × 127,014.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,444.59x = 41,093,528,667.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,093,528,667.36/234,444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,280.35

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