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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,961.92, 324,247.74 and 127,531.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,961.92, 324,247.74 and 127,531.94 is: 175,994.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,961.92 : 324,247.74 = 127,531.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,961.92/324,247.74 = 127,531.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,961.92x = 324,247.74 × 127,531.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,961.92x = 41,351,943,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,351,943,322.82/234,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,994.23

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