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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,169.22, 324,535.92 and 127,741.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,169.22, 324,535.92 and 127,741.35 is: 176,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,169.22 : 324,535.92 = 127,741.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,169.22/324,535.92 = 127,741.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,169.22x = 324,535.92 × 127,741.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,169.22x = 41,456,656,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,456,656,544.29/235,169.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,284.36

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