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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,325.59, 324,751.83 and 127,895.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,325.59, 324,751.83 and 127,895.63 is: 176,497.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,325.59 : 324,751.83 = 127,895.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,325.59/324,751.83 = 127,895.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,325.59x = 324,751.83 × 127,895.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,325.59x = 41,534,339,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534,339,891.50/235,325.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,497.34

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