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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,136, 324,490.06 and 127,708.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,136, 324,490.06 and 127,708.13 is: 176,238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,136 : 324,490.06 = 127,708.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,136/324,490.06 = 127,708.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,136x = 324,490.06 × 127,708.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,136x = 41,440,018,766.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,440,018,766.19/235,136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,238.51

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