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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,716.49, 323,908.92 and 127,286.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,716.49, 323,908.92 and 127,286.49 is: 175,655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,716.49 : 323,908.92 = 127,286.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,716.49/323,908.92 = 127,286.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,716.49x = 323,908.92 × 127,286.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,716.49x = 41,229,229,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,229,229,506.49/234,716.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,655.45

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