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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,471.23, 323,569.19 and 127,041.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,471.23, 323,569.19 and 127,041.23 is: 175,316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,471.23 : 323,569.19 = 127,041.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,471.23/323,569.19 = 127,041.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,471.23x = 323,569.19 × 127,041.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,471.23x = 41,106,627,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,106,627,887.70/234,471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,316.30

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