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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,545.58, 323,669.25 and 127,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,545.58, 323,669.25 and 127,114.74 is: 175,416.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,545.58 : 323,669.25 = 127,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,545.58/323,669.25 = 127,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,545.58x = 323,669.25 × 127,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,545.58x = 41,143,132,559.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143,132,559.75/234,545.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,416.36

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