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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,161.16, 324,524.74 and 127,733.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,161.16, 324,524.74 and 127,733.28 is: 176,273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,161.16 : 324,524.74 = 127,733.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,161.16/324,524.74 = 127,733.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,161.16x = 324,524.74 × 127,733.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,161.16x = 41,452,609,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,452,609,481.35/235,161.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,273.20

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