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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,995.76, 324,294.54 and 127,565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,995.76, 324,294.54 and 127,565.88 is: 176,041.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,995.76 : 324,294.54 = 127,565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,995.76/324,294.54 = 127,565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,995.76x = 324,294.54 × 127,565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,995.76x = 41,368,918,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,368,918,374.30/234,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,041.13

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