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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,008.80, 324,312.36 and 127,578.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,008.80, 324,312.36 and 127,578.80 is: 176,058.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,008.80 : 324,312.36 = 127,578.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,008.80/324,312.36 = 127,578.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,008.80x = 324,312.36 × 127,578.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,008.80x = 41,375,381,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,375,381,713.97/235,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,058.86

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