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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,964.59, 324,242.44 and 127,532.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,964.59, 324,242.44 and 127,532.35 is: 175,989.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,964.59 : 324,242.44 = 127,532.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,964.59/324,242.44 = 127,532.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,964.59x = 324,242.44 × 127,532.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,964.59x = 41,351,400,342.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,351,400,342.93/234,964.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,989.92

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