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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,994.62, 324,298.35 and 127,564.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,994.62, 324,298.35 and 127,564.41 is: 176,042.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,994.62 : 324,298.35 = 127,564.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,994.62/324,298.35 = 127,564.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,994.62x = 324,298.35 × 127,564.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,994.62x = 41,368,927,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,368,927,681.72/234,994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,042.02

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