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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,203.86, 324,584.10 and 127,775.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,203.86, 324,584.10 and 127,775.59 is: 176,331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,203.86 : 324,584.10 = 127,775.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,203.86/324,584.10 = 127,775.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,203.86x = 324,584.10 × 127,775.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,203.86x = 41,473,924,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,473,924,882.12/235,203.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,331.82

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