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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,955.91, 324,230.47 and 127,523.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,955.91, 324,230.47 and 127,523.64 is: 175,977.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,955.91 : 324,230.47 = 127,523.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,955.91/324,230.47 = 127,523.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,955.91x = 324,230.47 × 127,523.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,955.91x = 41,347,049,414.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,347,049,414.50/234,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,977.91

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