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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,371.72, 324,814.13 and 127,941.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,371.72, 324,814.13 and 127,941.75 is: 176,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,371.72 : 324,814.13 = 127,941.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,371.72/324,814.13 = 127,941.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,371.72x = 324,814.13 × 127,941.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,371.72x = 41,557,287,577.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,557,287,577.22/235,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,560.24

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