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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,332.62, 324,761.15 and 127,902.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,332.62, 324,761.15 and 127,902.91 is: 176,507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,332.62 : 324,761.15 = 127,902.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,332.62/324,761.15 = 127,902.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,332.62x = 324,761.15 × 127,902.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,332.62x = 41,537,896,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,537,896,139.95/235,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,507.18

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