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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,013.67, 324,318 and 127,582.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,013.67, 324,318 and 127,582.92 is: 176,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,013.67 : 324,318 = 127,582.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,013.67/324,318 = 127,582.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,013.67x = 324,318 × 127,582.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,013.67x = 41,377,437,448.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,377,437,448.56/235,013.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,063.96

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