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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,941.65, 324,220.43 and 127,511.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,941.65, 324,220.43 and 127,511.82 is: 175,966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,941.65 : 324,220.43 = 127,511.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,941.65/324,220.43 = 127,511.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,941.65x = 324,220.43 × 127,511.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,941.65x = 41,341,937,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,341,937,429.26/234,941.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,966.83

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