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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,204.28, 324,587.82 and 127,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,204.28, 324,587.82 and 127,774.28 is: 176,331.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,204.28 : 324,587.82 = 127,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,204.28/324,587.82 = 127,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,204.28x = 324,587.82 × 127,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,204.28x = 41,473,974,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,473,974,997.27/235,204.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,331.72

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