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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,259.73, 324,660.40 and 127,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,259.73, 324,660.40 and 127,829.76 is: 176,406.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,259.73 : 324,660.40 = 127,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,259.73/324,660.40 = 127,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,259.73x = 324,660.40 × 127,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,259.73x = 41,501,261,013.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,501,261,013.50/235,259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,406.14

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