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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,278.67, 324,686.36 and 127,849.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,278.67, 324,686.36 and 127,849.28 is: 176,432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,278.67 : 324,686.36 = 127,849.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,278.67/324,686.36 = 127,849.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,278.67x = 324,686.36 × 127,849.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,278.67x = 41,510,916,712.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,510,916,712.57/235,278.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,432.98

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