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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,333.62, 324,762.53 and 127,903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,333.62, 324,762.53 and 127,903.91 is: 176,508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,333.62 : 324,762.53 = 127,903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,333.62/324,762.53 = 127,903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,333.62x = 324,762.53 × 127,903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,333.62x = 41,538,397,408.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,538,397,408.49/235,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,508.56

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