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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,202.72, 324,582 and 127,773.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,202.72, 324,582 and 127,773.56 is: 176,328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,202.72 : 324,582 = 127,773.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,202.72/324,582 = 127,773.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,202.72x = 324,582 × 127,773.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,202.72x = 41,472,997,651.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,472,997,651.92/235,202.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,328.73

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