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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,966.88, 324,254.52 and 127,536.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,966.88, 324,254.52 and 127,536.88 is: 176,001.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,966.88 : 324,254.52 = 127,536.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,966.88/324,254.52 = 127,536.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,966.88x = 324,254.52 × 127,536.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,966.88x = 41,354,409,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,354,409,806.70/234,966.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,001.02

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