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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,371.88, 324,813.78 and 127,941.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,371.88, 324,813.78 and 127,941.72 is: 176,559.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,371.88 : 324,813.78 = 127,941.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,371.88/324,813.78 = 127,941.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,371.88x = 324,813.78 × 127,941.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,371.88x = 41,557,233,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,557,233,692.90/235,371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,559.89

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