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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,955.28, 324,238.60 and 127,525.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,955.28, 324,238.60 and 127,525.34 is: 175,985.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,955.28 : 324,238.60 = 127,525.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,955.28/324,238.60 = 127,525.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,955.28x = 324,238.60 × 127,525.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,955.28x = 41,348,637,706.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,637,706.12/234,955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,985.14

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