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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,011.93, 324,323.10 and 127,588.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,011.93, 324,323.10 and 127,588.97 is: 176,076.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,011.93 : 324,323.10 = 127,588.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,011.93/324,323.10 = 127,588.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,011.93x = 324,323.10 × 127,588.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,011.93x = 41,380,048,654.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380,048,654.59/235,011.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,076.37

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