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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,325.62, 324,749.35 and 127,895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,325.62, 324,749.35 and 127,895.91 is: 176,496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,325.62 : 324,749.35 = 127,895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,325.62/324,749.35 = 127,895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,325.62x = 324,749.35 × 127,895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,325.62x = 41,534,113,640.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,534,113,640.16/235,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,496.35

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