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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,308.39, 324,727.63 and 127,878.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,308.39, 324,727.63 and 127,878.41 is: 176,473.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,308.39 : 324,727.63 = 127,878.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,308.39/324,727.63 = 127,878.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,308.39x = 324,727.63 × 127,878.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,308.39x = 41,525,654,218.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,525,654,218.91/235,308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,473.32

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