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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,392.92, 324,838.40 and 127,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,392.92, 324,838.40 and 127,965.66 is: 176,590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,392.92 : 324,838.40 = 127,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,392.92/324,838.40 = 127,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,392.92x = 324,838.40 × 127,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,392.92x = 41,568,158,391.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,568,158,391.37/235,392.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,590.52

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