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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,448.98, 323,539.91 and 127,019.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,448.98, 323,539.91 and 127,019.02 is: 175,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,448.98 : 323,539.91 = 127,019.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,448.98/323,539.91 = 127,019.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,448.98x = 323,539.91 × 127,019.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,448.98x = 41,095,720,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,095,720,998.94/234,448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,286.41

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