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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,709.73, 323,899.61 and 127,279.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,709.73, 323,899.61 and 127,279.74 is: 175,646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,709.73 : 323,899.61 = 127,279.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,709.73/323,899.61 = 127,279.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,709.73x = 323,899.61 × 127,279.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,709.73x = 41,225,857,510.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,225,857,510.50/234,709.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,646.14

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