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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,318.03, 324,740.96 and 127,888.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,318.03, 324,740.96 and 127,888.14 is: 176,486.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,318.03 : 324,740.96 = 127,888.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,318.03/324,740.96 = 127,888.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,318.03x = 324,740.96 × 127,888.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,318.03x = 41,530,517,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,530,517,356.21/235,318.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,486.76

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