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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,033.79, 324,337.77 and 127,601.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,033.79, 324,337.77 and 127,601.49 is: 176,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,033.79 : 324,337.77 = 127,601.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,033.79/324,337.77 = 127,601.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,033.79x = 324,337.77 × 127,601.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,033.79x = 41,385,983,931.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385,983,931.54/235,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,085.25

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