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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,145.39, 324,501.56 and 127,717.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,145.39, 324,501.56 and 127,717.21 is: 176,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,145.39 : 324,501.56 = 127,717.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,145.39/324,501.56 = 127,717.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,145.39x = 324,501.56 × 127,717.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,145.39x = 41,444,435,014.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,444,435,014.39/235,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,250.26

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