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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,153.22, 324,513.83 and 127,725.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,153.22, 324,513.83 and 127,725.35 is: 176,262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,153.22 : 324,513.83 = 127,725.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,153.22/324,513.83 = 127,725.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,153.22x = 324,513.83 × 127,725.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,153.22x = 41,448,641,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,448,641,877.96/235,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,262.28

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