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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,973.28, 324,264.77 and 127,543.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,973.28, 324,264.77 and 127,543.29 is: 176,010.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,973.28 : 324,264.77 = 127,543.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,973.28/324,264.77 = 127,543.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,973.28x = 324,264.77 × 127,543.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,973.28x = 41,357,794,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,357,794,959.18/234,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,010.63

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