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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,542.22, 323,668.14 and 127,112.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,542.22, 323,668.14 and 127,112.22 is: 175,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,542.22 : 323,668.14 = 127,112.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,542.22/323,668.14 = 127,112.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,542.22x = 323,668.14 × 127,112.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,542.22x = 41,142,175,818.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142,175,818.67/234,542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,414.80

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