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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,753.02, 323,959.32 and 127,323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,753.02, 323,959.32 and 127,323.02 is: 175,705.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,753.02 : 323,959.32 = 127,323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,753.02/323,959.32 = 127,323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,753.02x = 323,959.32 × 127,323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,753.02x = 41,247,478,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,247,478,979.55/234,753.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,705.85

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