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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,289.78, 324,693.34 and 127,856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,289.78, 324,693.34 and 127,856.24 is: 176,438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,289.78 : 324,693.34 = 127,856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,289.78/324,693.34 = 127,856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,289.78x = 324,693.34 × 127,856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,289.78x = 41,514,069,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,514,069,605.44/235,289.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,438.05

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