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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,973.16, 324,263.21 and 127,543.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,973.16, 324,263.21 and 127,543.17 is: 176,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,973.16 : 324,263.21 = 127,543.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,973.16/324,263.21 = 127,543.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,973.16x = 324,263.21 × 127,543.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,973.16x = 41,357,557,080.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,357,557,080.06/234,973.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,009.71

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