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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,971.83, 324,267.50 and 127,542.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,971.83, 324,267.50 and 127,542.07 is: 176,011.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,971.83 : 324,267.50 = 127,542.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,971.83/324,267.50 = 127,542.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,971.83x = 324,267.50 × 127,542.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,971.83x = 41,357,748,183.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,357,748,183.73/234,971.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,011.52

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