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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,007.98, 324,309.08 and 127,577.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,007.98, 324,309.08 and 127,577.82 is: 176,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,007.98 : 324,309.08 = 127,577.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,007.98/324,309.08 = 127,577.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,007.98x = 324,309.08 × 127,577.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,007.98x = 41,374,645,432.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374,645,432.61/235,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,056.34

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