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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,009.80, 324,313.74 and 127,579.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,009.80, 324,313.74 and 127,579.77 is: 176,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,009.80 : 324,313.74 = 127,579.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,009.80/324,313.74 = 127,579.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,009.80x = 324,313.74 × 127,579.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,009.80x = 41,375,872,357.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,375,872,357.04/235,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,060.20

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