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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,005.72, 324,298.96 and 127,573.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,005.72, 324,298.96 and 127,573.44 is: 176,046.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,005.72 : 324,298.96 = 127,573.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,005.72/324,298.96 = 127,573.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,005.72x = 324,298.96 × 127,573.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,005.72x = 41,371,933,915.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,371,933,915.62/235,005.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,046.50

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