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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,335.18, 324,762.59 and 127,905.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,335.18, 324,762.59 and 127,905.23 is: 176,509.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,335.18 : 324,762.59 = 127,905.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,335.18/324,762.59 = 127,905.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,335.18x = 324,762.59 × 127,905.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,335.18x = 41,538,833,769.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,538,833,769.35/235,335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,509.24

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