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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,370.97, 324,813.09 and 127,941

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,370.97, 324,813.09 and 127,941 is: 176,559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,370.97 : 324,813.09 = 127,941 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,370.97/324,813.09 = 127,941/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,370.97x = 324,813.09 × 127,941
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,370.97x = 41,556,911,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,556,911,547.69/235,370.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,559.21

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