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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,101.68, 324,437.45 and 127,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,101.68, 324,437.45 and 127,672.48 is: 176,186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,101.68 : 324,437.45 = 127,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,101.68/324,437.45 = 127,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,101.68x = 324,437.45 × 127,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,101.68x = 41,421,733,354.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,421,733,354.46/235,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,186.47

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