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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,014.94, 324,322.95 and 127,585.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,014.94, 324,322.95 and 127,585.86 is: 176,069.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,014.94 : 324,322.95 = 127,585.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,014.94/324,322.95 = 127,585.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,014.94x = 324,322.95 × 127,585.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,014.94x = 41,379,022,493.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379,022,493.49/235,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,069.75

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