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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,942.90, 324,212.96 and 127,510.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,942.90, 324,212.96 and 127,510.77 is: 175,960.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,942.90 : 324,212.96 = 127,510.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,942.90/324,212.96 = 127,510.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,942.90x = 324,212.96 × 127,510.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,942.90x = 41,340,645,302.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,340,645,302.89/234,942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,960.40

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