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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,301.11, 324,717.61 and 127,871.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,301.11, 324,717.61 and 127,871.15 is: 176,463.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,301.11 : 324,717.61 = 127,871.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,301.11/324,717.61 = 127,871.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,301.11x = 324,717.61 × 127,871.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,301.11x = 41,522,012,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,522,012,272.69/235,301.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,463.31

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