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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,327.87, 324,754.59 and 127,898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,327.87, 324,754.59 and 127,898.16 is: 176,500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,327.87 : 324,754.59 = 127,898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,327.87/324,754.59 = 127,898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,327.87x = 324,754.59 × 127,898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,327.87x = 41,535,514,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,535,514,512.55/235,327.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,500.62

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