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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,161.60, 324,517.62 and 127,729.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,161.60, 324,517.62 and 127,729.27 is: 176,263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,161.60 : 324,517.62 = 127,729.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,161.60/324,517.62 = 127,729.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,161.60x = 324,517.62 × 127,729.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,161.60x = 41,450,398,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450,398,704.74/235,161.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,263.47

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