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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,395.52, 324,847.87 and 127,965.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,395.52, 324,847.87 and 127,965.62 is: 176,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,395.52 : 324,847.87 = 127,965.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,395.52/324,847.87 = 127,965.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,395.52x = 324,847.87 × 127,965.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,395.52x = 41,569,359,582.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,569,359,582.44/235,395.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,593.68

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