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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,446.28, 323,535.96 and 127,017.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,446.28, 323,535.96 and 127,017.06 is: 175,283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,446.28 : 323,535.96 = 127,017.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,446.28/323,535.96 = 127,017.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,446.28x = 323,535.96 × 127,017.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,446.28x = 41,094,586,443.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,094,586,443.48/234,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,283.59

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