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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,994.29, 324,292.53 and 127,564.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,994.29, 324,292.53 and 127,564.39 is: 176,039.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,994.29 : 324,292.53 = 127,564.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,994.29/324,292.53 = 127,564.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,994.29x = 324,292.53 × 127,564.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,994.29x = 41,368,178,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,368,178,452.10/234,994.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,039.08

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