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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,126.62, 324,474.66 and 127,696.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,126.62, 324,474.66 and 127,696.68 is: 176,221.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,126.62 : 324,474.66 = 127,696.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,126.62/324,474.66 = 127,696.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,126.62x = 324,474.66 × 127,696.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,126.62x = 41,434,336,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,434,336,826.13/235,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,221.38

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