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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,372.08, 324,806.59 and 127,939.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,372.08, 324,806.59 and 127,939.35 is: 176,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,372.08 : 324,806.59 = 127,939.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,372.08/324,806.59 = 127,939.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,372.08x = 324,806.59 × 127,939.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,372.08x = 41,555,544,000.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,555,544,000.32/235,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,552.56

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