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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,008.92, 324,318.96 and 127,585.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,008.92, 324,318.96 and 127,585.96 is: 176,072.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,008.92 : 324,318.96 = 127,585.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,008.92/324,318.96 = 127,585.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,008.92x = 324,318.96 × 127,585.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,008.92x = 41,378,545,047.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,378,545,047.00/235,008.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,072.23

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