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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,942.65, 324,221.81 and 127,512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,942.65, 324,221.81 and 127,512.82 is: 175,968.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,942.65 : 324,221.81 = 127,512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,942.65/324,221.81 = 127,512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,942.65x = 324,221.81 × 127,512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,942.65x = 41,342,437,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,342,437,298.60/234,942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,968.21

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