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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,232.72, 324,619.39 and 127,803.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,232.72, 324,619.39 and 127,803.63 is: 176,368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,232.72 : 324,619.39 = 127,803.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,232.72/324,619.39 = 127,803.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,232.72x = 324,619.39 × 127,803.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,232.72x = 41,487,536,410.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,487,536,410.39/235,232.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,368.05

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