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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,710.49, 323,900.64 and 127,280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,710.49, 323,900.64 and 127,280.49 is: 175,647.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,710.49 : 323,900.64 = 127,280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,710.49/323,900.64 = 127,280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,710.49x = 323,900.64 × 127,280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,710.49x = 41,226,232,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,232,170.51/234,710.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,647.17

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