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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,812.93, 324,041.68 and 127,382.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,812.93, 324,041.68 and 127,382.96 is: 175,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,812.93 : 324,041.68 = 127,382.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,812.93/324,041.68 = 127,382.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,812.93x = 324,041.68 × 127,382.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,812.93x = 41,277,389,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,277,389,331.11/234,812.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,788.40

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