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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,347.87, 324,782.25 and 127,918.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,347.87, 324,782.25 and 127,918.17 is: 176,528.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,347.87 : 324,782.25 = 127,918.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,347.87/324,782.25 = 127,918.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,347.87x = 324,782.25 × 127,918.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,347.87x = 41,545,551,068.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,545,551,068.48/235,347.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,528.26

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