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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,955.80, 324,239.31 and 127,525.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,955.80, 324,239.31 and 127,525.83 is: 175,985.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,955.80 : 324,239.31 = 127,525.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,955.80/324,239.31 = 127,525.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,955.80x = 324,239.31 × 127,525.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,955.80x = 41,348,887,126.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,887,126.38/234,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,985.81

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