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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,394.83, 324,841.02 and 127,967.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,394.83, 324,841.02 and 127,967.57 is: 176,593.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,394.83 : 324,841.02 = 127,967.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,394.83/324,841.02 = 127,967.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,394.83x = 324,841.02 × 127,967.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,394.83x = 41,569,115,965.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,569,115,965.72/235,394.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,593.16

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