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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,247.76, 324,641.04 and 127,816.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,247.76, 324,641.04 and 127,816.92 is: 176,386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,247.76 : 324,641.04 = 127,816.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,247.76/324,641.04 = 127,816.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,247.76x = 324,641.04 × 127,816.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,247.76x = 41,494,617,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,494,617,838.40/235,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,386.88

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