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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,958.41, 324,233.92 and 127,526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,958.41, 324,233.92 and 127,526.14 is: 175,981.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,958.41 : 324,233.92 = 127,526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,958.41/324,233.92 = 127,526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,958.41x = 324,233.92 × 127,526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,958.41x = 41,348,300,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348,300,274.67/234,958.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,981.36

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