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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,154.97, 324,516.24 and 127,727.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,154.97, 324,516.24 and 127,727.10 is: 176,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,154.97 : 324,516.24 = 127,727.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,154.97/324,516.24 = 127,727.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,154.97x = 324,516.24 × 127,727.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,154.97x = 41,449,518,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,449,518,238.10/235,154.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,264.69

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