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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,317.03, 324,739.58 and 127,887.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,317.03, 324,739.58 and 127,887.14 is: 176,485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,317.03 : 324,739.58 = 127,887.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,317.03/324,739.58 = 127,887.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,317.03x = 324,739.58 × 127,887.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,317.03x = 41,530,013,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530,013,867.87/235,317.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,485.37

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