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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,309.69, 324,729.40 and 127,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,309.69, 324,729.40 and 127,879.70 is: 176,475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,309.69 : 324,729.40 = 127,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,309.69/324,729.40 = 127,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,309.69x = 324,729.40 × 127,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,309.69x = 41,526,298,253.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,526,298,253.18/235,309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,475.09

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