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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,963.41, 324,249.83 and 127,533.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,963.41, 324,249.83 and 127,533.46 is: 175,996.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,963.41 : 324,249.83 = 127,533.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,963.41/324,249.83 = 127,533.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,963.41x = 324,249.83 × 127,533.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,963.41x = 41,352,702,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352,702,405.48/234,963.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,996.35

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