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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,191.72, 324,566.88 and 127,762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,191.72, 324,566.88 and 127,762.62 is: 176,313.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,191.72 : 324,566.88 = 127,762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,191.72/324,566.88 = 127,762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,191.72x = 324,566.88 × 127,762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,191.72x = 41,467,514,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,467,514,954.03/235,191.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,313.67

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