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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,170.22, 324,537.30 and 127,742.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,170.22, 324,537.30 and 127,742.35 is: 176,285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,170.22 : 324,537.30 = 127,742.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,170.22/324,537.30 = 127,742.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,170.22x = 324,537.30 × 127,742.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,170.22x = 41,457,157,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,457,157,364.66/235,170.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,285.74

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