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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,582.35, 323,724.33 and 127,152.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,582.35, 323,724.33 and 127,152.81 is: 175,471.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,582.35 : 323,724.33 = 127,152.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,582.35/323,724.33 = 127,152.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,582.35x = 323,724.33 × 127,152.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,582.35x = 41,162,456,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162,456,606.25/234,582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,471.25

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