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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,908.72, 324,174.23 and 127,478.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,908.72, 324,174.23 and 127,478.75 is: 175,920.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,908.72 : 324,174.23 = 127,478.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,908.72/324,174.23 = 127,478.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,908.72x = 324,174.23 × 127,478.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,908.72x = 41,325,323,364.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,325,323,364.35/234,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,920.78

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