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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,778.58, 323,992.15 and 127,347.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,778.58, 323,992.15 and 127,347.07 is: 175,737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,778.58 : 323,992.15 = 127,347.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,778.58/323,992.15 = 127,347.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,778.58x = 323,992.15 × 127,347.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,778.58x = 41,259,449,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,259,449,877.15/234,778.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,737.71

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