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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,001.57, 324,302.90 and 127,571.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,001.57, 324,302.90 and 127,571.67 is: 176,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,001.57 : 324,302.90 = 127,571.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,001.57/324,302.90 = 127,571.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,001.57x = 324,302.90 × 127,571.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,001.57x = 41,371,861,900.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,371,861,900.98/235,001.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,049.30

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