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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,444.92, 323,533.52 and 127,017.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,444.92, 323,533.52 and 127,017.60 is: 175,284.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,444.92 : 323,533.52 = 127,017.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,444.92/323,533.52 = 127,017.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,444.92x = 323,533.52 × 127,017.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,444.92x = 41,094,451,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,094,451,229.95/234,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,284.03

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