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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,638.28, 323,803.08 and 127,208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,638.28, 323,803.08 and 127,208.04 is: 175,548.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,638.28 : 323,803.08 = 127,208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,638.28/323,803.08 = 127,208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,638.28x = 323,803.08 × 127,208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,638.28x = 41,190,355,152.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,190,355,152.76/234,638.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,548.32

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