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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,544.82, 323,672.41 and 127,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,544.82, 323,672.41 and 127,114.82 is: 175,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,544.82 : 323,672.41 = 127,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,544.82/323,672.41 = 127,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,544.82x = 323,672.41 × 127,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,544.82x = 41,143,559,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143,559,175.40/234,544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,418.75

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