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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,941.92, 324,222.96 and 127,513.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,941.92, 324,222.96 and 127,513.24 is: 175,969.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,941.92 : 324,222.96 = 127,513.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,941.92/324,222.96 = 127,513.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,941.92x = 324,222.96 × 127,513.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,941.92x = 41,342,720,111.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,342,720,111.99/234,941.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,969.96

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