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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,958.93, 324,243.61 and 127,528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,958.93, 324,243.61 and 127,528.93 is: 175,990.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,958.93 : 324,243.61 = 127,528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,958.93/324,243.61 = 127,528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,958.93x = 324,243.61 × 127,528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,958.93x = 41,350,440,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,350,440,729.12/234,958.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,990.08

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