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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,231.72, 324,618.01 and 127,802.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,231.72, 324,618.01 and 127,802.63 is: 176,366.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,231.72 : 324,618.01 = 127,802.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,231.72/324,618.01 = 127,802.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,231.72x = 324,618.01 × 127,802.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,231.72x = 41,487,035,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,487,035,423.37/235,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,366.67

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