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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,172.13, 324,538.16 and 127,741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,172.13, 324,538.16 and 127,741.29 is: 176,283.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,172.13 : 324,538.16 = 127,741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,172.13/324,538.16 = 127,741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,172.13x = 324,538.16 × 127,741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,172.13x = 41,456,922,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,456,922,573.92/235,172.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,283.31

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