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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,967.88, 324,255.90 and 127,537.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,967.88, 324,255.90 and 127,537.88 is: 176,002.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,967.88 : 324,255.90 = 127,537.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,967.88/324,255.90 = 127,537.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,967.88x = 324,255.90 × 127,537.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,967.88x = 41,354,910,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,354,910,063.49/234,967.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,002.40

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