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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,196.72, 324,573.72 and 127,767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,196.72, 324,573.72 and 127,767.56 is: 176,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,196.72 : 324,573.72 = 127,767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,196.72/324,573.72 = 127,767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,196.72x = 324,573.72 × 127,767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,196.72x = 41,469,992,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,469,992,244.52/235,196.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,320.45

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