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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,325.52, 324,751.74 and 127,895.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,325.52, 324,751.74 and 127,895.55 is: 176,497.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,325.52 : 324,751.74 = 127,895.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,325.52/324,751.74 = 127,895.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,325.52x = 324,751.74 × 127,895.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,325.52x = 41,534,302,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534,302,400.76/235,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,497.23

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