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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,550.46, 323,670.96 and 127,118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,550.46, 323,670.96 and 127,118.21 is: 175,418.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,550.46 : 323,670.96 = 127,118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,550.46/323,670.96 = 127,118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,550.46x = 323,670.96 × 127,118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,550.46x = 41,144,471,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,144,471,445.83/234,550.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,418.42

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