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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,966.89, 324,260.08 and 127,536.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,966.89, 324,260.08 and 127,536.66 is: 176,003.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,966.89 : 324,260.08 = 127,536.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,966.89/324,260.08 = 127,536.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,966.89x = 324,260.08 × 127,536.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,966.89x = 41,355,047,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,355,047,255.69/234,966.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,003.72

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