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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,484.83, 323,589.35 and 127,054.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,484.83, 323,589.35 and 127,054.78 is: 175,335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,484.83 : 323,589.35 = 127,054.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,484.83/323,589.35 = 127,054.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,484.83x = 323,589.35 × 127,054.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,484.83x = 41,113,572,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,113,572,230.35/234,484.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,335.74

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