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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,710.63, 323,897.60 and 127,280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,710.63, 323,897.60 and 127,280.09 is: 175,644.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,710.63 : 323,897.60 = 127,280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,710.63/323,897.60 = 127,280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,710.63x = 323,897.60 × 127,280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,710.63x = 41,225,716,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,225,716,806.73/234,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,644.87

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