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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,395.81, 324,848.33 and 127,966.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,395.81, 324,848.33 and 127,966.05 is: 176,594.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,395.81 : 324,848.33 = 127,966.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,395.81/324,848.33 = 127,966.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,395.81x = 324,848.33 × 127,966.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,395.81x = 41,569,557,639.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,569,557,639.20/235,395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,594.30

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