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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,746.52, 323,950.35 and 127,316.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,746.52, 323,950.35 and 127,316.52 is: 175,696.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,746.52 : 323,950.35 = 127,316.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,746.52/323,950.35 = 127,316.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,746.52x = 323,950.35 × 127,316.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,746.52x = 41,244,231,214.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,244,231,214.78/234,746.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,696.88

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