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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,951.96, 324,225.03 and 127,519.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,951.96, 324,225.03 and 127,519.69 is: 175,972.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,951.96 : 324,225.03 = 127,519.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,951.96/324,225.03 = 127,519.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,951.96x = 324,225.03 × 127,519.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,951.96x = 41,345,073,694.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,345,073,694.72/234,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,972.46

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