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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,991.62, 324,294.21 and 127,561.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,991.62, 324,294.21 and 127,561.41 is: 176,037.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,991.62 : 324,294.21 = 127,561.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,991.62/324,294.21 = 127,561.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,991.62x = 324,294.21 × 127,561.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,991.62x = 41,367,426,682.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,367,426,682.44/234,991.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,037.88

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