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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,913.82, 324,183.44 and 127,484.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,913.82, 324,183.44 and 127,484.78 is: 175,930.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,913.82 : 324,183.44 = 127,484.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,913.82/324,183.44 = 127,484.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,913.82x = 324,183.44 × 127,484.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,913.82x = 41,328,453,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,328,453,225.84/234,913.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,930.28

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