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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,058.61, 324,386.52 and 127,633.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,058.61, 324,386.52 and 127,633.17 is: 176,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,058.61 : 324,386.52 = 127,633.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,058.61/324,386.52 = 127,633.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,058.61x = 324,386.52 × 127,633.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,058.61x = 41,402,477,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402,477,592.77/235,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,136.83

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