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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,169.22, 324,535.90 and 127,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,169.22, 324,535.90 and 127,741.36 is: 176,284.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,169.22 : 324,535.90 = 127,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,169.22/324,535.90 = 127,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,169.22x = 324,535.90 × 127,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,169.22x = 41,456,657,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,456,657,234.82/235,169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,284.37

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