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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,994.23, 324,297.90 and 127,564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,994.23, 324,297.90 and 127,564.26 is: 176,041.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,994.23 : 324,297.90 = 127,564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,994.23/324,297.90 = 127,564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,994.23x = 324,297.90 × 127,564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,994.23x = 41,368,821,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,368,821,633.05/234,994.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,041.86

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