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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,960.44, 324,245.69 and 127,530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,960.44, 324,245.69 and 127,530.44 is: 175,992.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,960.44 : 324,245.69 = 127,530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,960.44/324,245.69 = 127,530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,960.44x = 324,245.69 × 127,530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,960.44x = 41,351,193,254.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,351,193,254.92/234,960.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,992.15

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