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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,342.08, 324,774 and 127,912.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,342.08, 324,774 and 127,912.14 is: 176,519.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,342.08 : 324,774 = 127,912.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,342.08/324,774 = 127,912.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,342.08x = 324,774 × 127,912.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,342.08x = 41,542,537,356.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,542,537,356.36/235,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,519.80

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