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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,966.21, 324,244.71 and 127,533.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,966.21, 324,244.71 and 127,533.94 is: 175,992.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,966.21 : 324,244.71 = 127,533.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,966.21/324,244.71 = 127,533.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,966.21x = 324,244.71 × 127,533.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,966.21x = 41,352,204,101.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,352,204,101.59/234,966.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,992.13

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