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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,961.93, 324,247.75 and 127,531.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,961.93, 324,247.75 and 127,531.93 is: 175,994.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,961.93 : 324,247.75 = 127,531.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,961.93/324,247.75 = 127,531.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,961.93x = 324,247.75 × 127,531.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,961.93x = 41,351,941,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,351,941,355.66/234,961.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,994.22

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