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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,934.98, 324,210.52 and 127,505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,934.98, 324,210.52 and 127,505.08 is: 175,957.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,934.98 : 324,210.52 = 127,505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,934.98/324,210.52 = 127,505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,934.98x = 324,210.52 × 127,505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,934.98x = 41,338,488,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,338,488,289.44/234,934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,957.14

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