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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,975.89, 324,272.50 and 127,545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,975.89, 324,272.50 and 127,545.66 is: 176,016.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,975.89 : 324,272.50 = 127,545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,975.89/324,272.50 = 127,545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,975.89x = 324,272.50 × 127,545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,975.89x = 41,359,549,713.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,359,549,713.49/234,975.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,016.14

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