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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,994.76, 324,293.18 and 127,564.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,994.76, 324,293.18 and 127,564.86 is: 176,039.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,994.76 : 324,293.18 = 127,564.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,994.76/324,293.18 = 127,564.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,994.76x = 324,293.18 × 127,564.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,994.76x = 41,368,414,105.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,368,414,105.65/234,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,039.73

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