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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,659.28, 323,832.12 and 127,229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,659.28, 323,832.12 and 127,229.04 is: 175,577.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,659.28 : 323,832.12 = 127,229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,659.28/323,832.12 = 127,229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,659.28x = 323,832.12 × 127,229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,659.28x = 41,200,849,748.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,200,849,748.76/234,659.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,577.33

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