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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,577.22, 323,717.13 and 127,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,577.22, 323,717.13 and 127,147.14 is: 175,463.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,577.22 : 323,717.13 = 127,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,577.22/323,717.13 = 127,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,577.22x = 323,717.13 × 127,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,577.22x = 41,159,707,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,159,707,248.51/234,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,463.36

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