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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,966.60, 324,254.23 and 127,536.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,966.60, 324,254.23 and 127,536.65 is: 176,000.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,966.60 : 324,254.23 = 127,536.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,966.60/324,254.23 = 127,536.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,966.60x = 324,254.23 × 127,536.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,966.60x = 41,354,298,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,354,298,242.53/234,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,000.75

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