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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,710.66, 323,900.78 and 127,280.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,710.66, 323,900.78 and 127,280.66 is: 175,647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,710.66 : 323,900.78 = 127,280.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,710.66/323,900.78 = 127,280.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,710.66x = 323,900.78 × 127,280.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,710.66x = 41,226,305,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,305,052.91/234,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,647.35

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