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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,961.94, 324,238.79 and 127,529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,961.94, 324,238.79 and 127,529.68 is: 175,986.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,961.94 : 324,238.79 = 127,529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,961.94/324,238.79 = 127,529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,961.94x = 324,238.79 × 127,529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,961.94x = 41,350,069,132.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,350,069,132.29/234,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,986.24

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