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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,170.72, 324,537.99 and 127,742.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,170.72, 324,537.99 and 127,742.85 is: 176,286.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,170.72 : 324,537.99 = 127,742.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,170.72/324,537.99 = 127,742.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,170.72x = 324,537.99 × 127,742.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,170.72x = 41,457,407,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,457,407,775.87/235,170.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,286.43

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