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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,043.84, 324,351.66 and 127,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,043.84, 324,351.66 and 127,611.60 is: 176,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,043.84 : 324,351.66 = 127,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,043.84/324,351.66 = 127,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,043.84x = 324,351.66 × 127,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,043.84x = 41,391,034,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391,034,295.26/235,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,099.21

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