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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,313.61, 324,735.27 and 127,883.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,313.61, 324,735.27 and 127,883.64 is: 176,480.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,313.61 : 324,735.27 = 127,883.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,313.61/324,735.27 = 127,883.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,313.61x = 324,735.27 × 127,883.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,313.61x = 41,528,328,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,528,328,363.98/235,313.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,480.78

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