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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,985.44, 324,282.36 and 127,556.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,985.44, 324,282.36 and 127,556.40 is: 176,029.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,985.44 : 324,282.36 = 127,556.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,985.44/324,282.36 = 127,556.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,985.44x = 324,282.36 × 127,556.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,985.44x = 41,364,290,425.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,364,290,425.10/234,985.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,029.16

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