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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,954.69, 324,237.82 and 127,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,954.69, 324,237.82 and 127,524.76 is: 175,984.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,954.69 : 324,237.82 = 127,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,954.69/324,237.82 = 127,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,954.69x = 324,237.82 × 127,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,954.69x = 41,348,350,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,350,178.42/234,954.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,984.36

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