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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,125.72, 324,475.88 and 127,697.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,125.72, 324,475.88 and 127,697.85 is: 176,224.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,125.72 : 324,475.88 = 127,697.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,125.72/324,475.88 = 127,697.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,125.72x = 324,475.88 × 127,697.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,125.72x = 41,434,871,614.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,434,871,614.37/235,125.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,224.33

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