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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,354.65, 324,789.83 and 127,924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,354.65, 324,789.83 and 127,924.39 is: 176,535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,354.65 : 324,789.83 = 127,924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,354.65/324,789.83 = 127,924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,354.65x = 324,789.83 × 127,924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,354.65x = 41,548,540,880.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,548,540,880.95/235,354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,535.88

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