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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,946.65, 324,218.14 and 127,514.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,946.65, 324,218.14 and 127,514.53 is: 175,965.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,946.65 : 324,218.14 = 127,514.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,946.65/324,218.14 = 127,514.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,946.65x = 324,218.14 × 127,514.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,946.65x = 41,342,523,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,342,523,739.57/234,946.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,965.58

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