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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,666.14, 323,836.26 and 127,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,666.14, 323,836.26 and 127,235.84 is: 175,583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,666.14 : 323,836.26 = 127,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,666.14/323,836.26 = 127,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,666.14x = 323,836.26 × 127,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,666.14x = 41,203,578,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,203,578,563.56/234,666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,583.83

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