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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,961.35, 324,246.68 and 127,531.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,961.35, 324,246.68 and 127,531.35 is: 175,993.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,961.35 : 324,246.68 = 127,531.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,961.35/324,246.68 = 127,531.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,961.35x = 324,246.68 × 127,531.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,961.35x = 41,351,616,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,351,616,833.42/234,961.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,993.27

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