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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,955.43, 324,238.85 and 127,525.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,955.43, 324,238.85 and 127,525.50 is: 175,985.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,955.43 : 324,238.85 = 127,525.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,955.43/324,238.85 = 127,525.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,955.43x = 324,238.85 × 127,525.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,955.43x = 41,348,721,784.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,721,784.49/234,955.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,985.39

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