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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,205.37, 324,586.17 and 127,777.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,205.37, 324,586.17 and 127,777.09 is: 176,333.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,205.37 : 324,586.17 = 127,777.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,205.37/324,586.17 = 127,777.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,205.37x = 324,586.17 × 127,777.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,205.37x = 41,474,676,256.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,474,676,256.85/235,205.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,333.88

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