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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,229.21, 324,614.57 and 127,800.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,229.21, 324,614.57 and 127,800.13 is: 176,363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,229.21 : 324,614.57 = 127,800.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,229.21/324,614.57 = 127,800.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,229.21x = 324,614.57 × 127,800.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,229.21x = 41,485,782,795.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,485,782,795.36/235,229.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,363.23

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