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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,580.23, 323,721.27 and 127,150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,580.23, 323,721.27 and 127,150.14 is: 175,467.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,580.23 : 323,721.27 = 127,150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,580.23/323,721.27 = 127,150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,580.23x = 323,721.27 × 127,150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,580.23x = 41,161,204,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,161,204,801.48/234,580.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,467.49

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