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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,140.14, 324,497.27 and 127,710.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,140.14, 324,497.27 and 127,710.25 is: 176,242.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,140.14 : 324,497.27 = 127,710.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,140.14/324,497.27 = 127,710.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,140.14x = 324,497.27 × 127,710.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,140.14x = 41,441,627,476.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,441,627,476.02/235,140.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,242.25

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