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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,993.66, 324,297.12 and 127,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,993.66, 324,297.12 and 127,563.66 is: 176,041.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,993.66 : 324,297.12 = 127,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,993.66/324,297.12 = 127,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,993.66x = 324,297.12 × 127,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,993.66x = 41,368,527,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,368,527,554.66/234,993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,041.04

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