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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,333.37, 324,762.18 and 127,903.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,333.37, 324,762.18 and 127,903.66 is: 176,508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,333.37 : 324,762.18 = 127,903.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,333.37/324,762.18 = 127,903.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,333.37x = 324,762.18 × 127,903.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,333.37x = 41,538,271,451.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,538,271,451.58/235,333.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,508.21

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