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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,299.13, 324,708.55 and 127,869.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,299.13, 324,708.55 and 127,869.54 is: 176,457.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,299.13 : 324,708.55 = 127,869.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,299.13/324,708.55 = 127,869.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,299.13x = 324,708.55 × 127,869.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,299.13x = 41,520,331,385.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,520,331,385.24/235,299.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,457.65

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