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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,272.83, 324,675.86 and 127,842.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,272.83, 324,675.86 and 127,842.84 is: 176,422.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,272.83 : 324,675.86 = 127,842.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,272.83/324,675.86 = 127,842.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,272.83x = 324,675.86 × 127,842.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,272.83x = 41,507,483,382.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,507,483,382.63/235,272.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,422.77

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