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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,545.96, 323,664.75 and 127,113.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,545.96, 323,664.75 and 127,113.71 is: 175,412.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,545.96 : 323,664.75 = 127,113.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,545.96/323,664.75 = 127,113.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,545.96x = 323,664.75 × 127,113.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,545.96x = 41,142,225,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,142,225,550.40/234,545.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,412.21

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