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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,174.98, 324,547.51 and 127,751.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,174.98, 324,547.51 and 127,751.16 is: 176,299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,174.98 : 324,547.51 = 127,751.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,174.98/324,547.51 = 127,751.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,174.98x = 324,547.51 × 127,751.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,174.98x = 41,461,320,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,461,320,877.61/235,174.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,299.88

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