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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,584.46, 323,724.69 and 127,151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,584.46, 323,724.69 and 127,151.73 is: 175,468.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,584.46 : 323,724.69 = 127,151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,584.46/323,724.69 = 127,151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,584.46x = 323,724.69 × 127,151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,584.46x = 41,162,154,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,162,154,377.21/234,584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,468.38

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