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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,955.32, 324,238.56 and 127,525.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,955.32, 324,238.56 and 127,525.32 is: 175,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,955.32 : 324,238.56 = 127,525.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,955.32/324,238.56 = 127,525.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,955.32x = 324,238.56 × 127,525.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,955.32x = 41,348,626,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,626,120.34/234,955.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,985.06

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