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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,005.37, 324,307.80 and 127,575.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,005.37, 324,307.80 and 127,575.46 is: 176,054.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,005.37 : 324,307.80 = 127,575.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,005.37/324,307.80 = 127,575.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,005.37x = 324,307.80 × 127,575.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,005.37x = 41,373,716,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,373,716,766.59/235,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,054.35

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