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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,757.02, 323,964.84 and 127,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,757.02, 323,964.84 and 127,327.02 is: 175,711.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,757.02 : 323,964.84 = 127,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,757.02/323,964.84 = 127,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,757.02x = 323,964.84 × 127,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,757.02x = 41,249,477,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,249,477,661.98/234,757.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,711.37

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