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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,046.52, 324,362.34 and 127,614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,046.52, 324,362.34 and 127,614.38 is: 176,106.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,046.52 : 324,362.34 = 127,614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,046.52/324,362.34 = 127,614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,046.52x = 324,362.34 × 127,614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,046.52x = 41,393,297,292.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,393,297,292.64/235,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,106.83

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