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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,976.89, 324,273.88 and 127,546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,976.89, 324,273.88 and 127,546.66 is: 176,017.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,976.89 : 324,273.88 = 127,546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,976.89/324,273.88 = 127,546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,976.89x = 324,273.88 × 127,546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,976.89x = 41,360,050,319.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,360,050,319.24/234,976.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,017.52

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