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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,307.76, 324,727.79 and 127,879.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,307.76, 324,727.79 and 127,879.49 is: 176,475.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,307.76 : 324,727.79 = 127,879.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,307.76/324,727.79 = 127,879.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,307.76x = 324,727.79 × 127,879.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,307.76x = 41,526,021,910.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526,021,910.99/235,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,475.36

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