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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,155.72, 324,517.28 and 127,727.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,155.72, 324,517.28 and 127,727.85 is: 176,265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,155.72 : 324,517.28 = 127,727.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,155.72/324,517.28 = 127,727.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,155.72x = 324,517.28 × 127,727.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,155.72x = 41,449,893,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,449,893,823.61/235,155.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,265.73

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