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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,954.41, 324,228.40 and 127,522.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,954.41, 324,228.40 and 127,522.14 is: 175,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,954.41 : 324,228.40 = 127,522.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,954.41/324,228.40 = 127,522.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,954.41x = 324,228.40 × 127,522.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,954.41x = 41,346,297,882.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,346,297,882.11/234,954.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,975.83

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