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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,002.57, 324,304.28 and 127,572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,002.57, 324,304.28 and 127,572.67 is: 176,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,002.57 : 324,304.28 = 127,572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,002.57/324,304.28 = 127,572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,002.57x = 324,304.28 × 127,572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,002.57x = 41,372,362,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372,362,892.03/235,002.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,050.68

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