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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,475, 323,573.60 and 127,044.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,475, 323,573.60 and 127,044.70 is: 175,320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,475 : 323,573.60 = 127,044.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,475/323,573.60 = 127,044.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,475x = 323,573.60 × 127,044.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,475x = 41,108,310,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,108,310,939.92/234,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,320.66

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