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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,711.99, 323,902.71 and 127,281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,711.99, 323,902.71 and 127,281.99 is: 175,649.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,711.99 : 323,902.71 = 127,281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,711.99/323,902.71 = 127,281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,711.99x = 323,902.71 × 127,281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,711.99x = 41,226,981,495.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,226,981,495.19/234,711.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,649.24

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