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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,256.80, 324,656.64 and 127,827.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,256.80, 324,656.64 and 127,827.68 is: 176,403.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,256.80 : 324,656.64 = 127,827.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,256.80/324,656.64 = 127,827.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,256.80x = 324,656.64 × 127,827.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,256.80x = 41,500,105,087.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500,105,087.80/235,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,403.42

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