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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,518.34, 323,634.48 and 127,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,518.34, 323,634.48 and 127,091 is: 175,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,518.34 : 323,634.48 = 127,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,518.34/323,634.48 = 127,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,518.34x = 323,634.48 × 127,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,518.34x = 41,131,029,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,131,029,697.68/234,518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,385.13

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