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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,358.64, 324,791.76 and 127,926.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,358.64, 324,791.76 and 127,926.24 is: 176,536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,358.64 : 324,791.76 = 127,926.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,358.64/324,791.76 = 127,926.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,358.64x = 324,791.76 × 127,926.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,358.64x = 41,549,388,639.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,549,388,639.78/235,358.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,536.49

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