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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,059.11, 324,387.21 and 127,633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,059.11, 324,387.21 and 127,633.67 is: 176,137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,059.11 : 324,387.21 = 127,633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,059.11/324,387.21 = 127,633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,059.11x = 324,387.21 × 127,633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,059.11x = 41,402,727,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402,727,853.26/235,059.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,137.52

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