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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,991.22, 324,293.76 and 127,561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,991.22, 324,293.76 and 127,561.25 is: 176,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,991.22 : 324,293.76 = 127,561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,991.22/324,293.76 = 127,561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,991.22x = 324,293.76 × 127,561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,991.22x = 41,367,315,771.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,367,315,771.33/234,991.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,037.71

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