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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,009.92, 324,320.34 and 127,586.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,009.92, 324,320.34 and 127,586.96 is: 176,073.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,009.92 : 324,320.34 = 127,586.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,009.92/324,320.34 = 127,586.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,009.92x = 324,320.34 × 127,586.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,009.92x = 41,379,046,246.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379,046,246.77/235,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,073.62

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