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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,708.15, 323,897.33 and 127,278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,708.15, 323,897.33 and 127,278.16 is: 175,643.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,708.15 : 323,897.33 = 127,278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,708.15/323,897.33 = 127,278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,708.15x = 323,897.33 × 127,278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,708.15x = 41,225,055,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,225,055,699.76/234,708.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,643.90

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