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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,330.87, 324,758.73 and 127,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,330.87, 324,758.73 and 127,901.16 is: 176,504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,330.87 : 324,758.73 = 127,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,330.87/324,758.73 = 127,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,330.87x = 324,758.73 × 127,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,330.87x = 41,537,018,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,537,018,287.13/235,330.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,504.76

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