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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,462.82, 323,558.97 and 127,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,462.82, 323,558.97 and 127,032.82 is: 175,305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,462.82 : 323,558.97 = 127,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,462.82/323,558.97 = 127,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,462.82x = 323,558.97 × 127,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,462.82x = 41,102,608,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,102,608,395.40/234,462.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,305.44

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