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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,659.07, 323,827.97 and 127,228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,659.07, 323,827.97 and 127,228.77 is: 175,574.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,659.07 : 323,827.97 = 127,228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,659.07/323,827.97 = 127,228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,659.07x = 323,827.97 × 127,228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,659.07x = 41,200,233,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200,233,678.55/234,659.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,574.86

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