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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,268.48, 324,671.82 and 127,839.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,268.48, 324,671.82 and 127,839.38 is: 176,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,268.48 : 324,671.82 = 127,839.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,268.48/324,671.82 = 127,839.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,268.48x = 324,671.82 × 127,839.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,268.48x = 41,505,844,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,505,844,172.27/235,268.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,419.06

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