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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,017.94, 324,327.10 and 127,588.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,017.94, 324,327.10 and 127,588.86 is: 176,073.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,017.94 : 324,327.10 = 127,588.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,017.94/324,327.10 = 127,588.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,017.94x = 324,327.10 × 127,588.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,017.94x = 41,380,524,956.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,380,524,956.11/235,017.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,073.90

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