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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,305.29, 324,723.36 and 127,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,305.29, 324,723.36 and 127,875.32 is: 176,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,305.29 : 324,723.36 = 127,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,305.29/324,723.36 = 127,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,305.29x = 324,723.36 × 127,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,305.29x = 41,524,103,645.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,524,103,645.10/235,305.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,469.06

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