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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,328.93, 324,756.45 and 127,898.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,328.93, 324,756.45 and 127,898.98 is: 176,501.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,328.93 : 324,756.45 = 127,898.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,328.93/324,756.45 = 127,898.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,328.93x = 324,756.45 × 127,898.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,328.93x = 41,536,017,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,536,017,079.64/235,328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,501.96

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