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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,482.89, 323,586.68 and 127,052.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,482.89, 323,586.68 and 127,052.89 is: 175,333.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,482.89 : 323,586.68 = 127,052.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,482.89/323,586.68 = 127,052.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,482.89x = 323,586.68 × 127,052.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,482.89x = 41,112,622,628.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,112,622,628.72/234,482.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,333.15

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