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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,026.78, 324,337.62 and 127,597.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,026.78, 324,337.62 and 127,597.29 is: 176,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,026.78 : 324,337.62 = 127,597.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,026.78/324,337.62 = 127,597.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,026.78x = 324,337.62 × 127,597.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,026.78x = 41,384,601,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,384,601,357.05/235,026.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,084.62

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