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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,708.91, 323,898.37 and 127,278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,708.91, 323,898.37 and 127,278.91 is: 175,644.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,708.91 : 323,898.37 = 127,278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,708.91/323,898.37 = 127,278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,708.91x = 323,898.37 × 127,278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,708.91x = 41,225,430,356.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,225,430,356.43/234,708.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,644.93

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