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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,362.87, 324,802.95 and 127,933.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,362.87, 324,802.95 and 127,933.17 is: 176,548.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,362.87 : 324,802.95 = 127,933.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,362.87/324,802.95 = 127,933.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,362.87x = 324,802.95 × 127,933.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,362.87x = 41,553,071,018.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,553,071,018.85/235,362.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,548.96

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