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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,711.23, 323,901.68 and 127,281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,711.23, 323,901.68 and 127,281.24 is: 175,648.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,711.23 : 323,901.68 = 127,281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,711.23/323,901.68 = 127,281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,711.23x = 323,901.68 × 127,281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,711.23x = 41,226,607,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,607,468.48/234,711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,648.21

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