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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,665.64, 323,835.57 and 127,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,665.64, 323,835.57 and 127,235.34 is: 175,583.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,665.64 : 323,835.57 = 127,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,665.64/323,835.57 = 127,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,665.64x = 323,835.57 × 127,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,665.64x = 41,203,328,853.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,203,328,853.04/234,665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,583.14

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