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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,125.36, 324,475.35 and 127,697.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,125.36, 324,475.35 and 127,697.49 is: 176,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,125.36 : 324,475.35 = 127,697.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,125.36/324,475.35 = 127,697.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,125.36x = 324,475.35 × 127,697.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,125.36x = 41,434,687,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,434,687,761.87/235,125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,223.81

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