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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,955.93, 324,239.55 and 127,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,955.93, 324,239.55 and 127,526 is: 175,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,955.93 : 324,239.55 = 127,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,955.93/324,239.55 = 127,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,955.93x = 324,239.55 × 127,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,955.93x = 41,348,972,215.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,972,215.67/234,955.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,986.08

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