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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,412.20, 324,871.58 and 127,979.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,412.20, 324,871.58 and 127,979.87 is: 176,613.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,412.20 : 324,871.58 = 127,979.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,412.20/324,871.58 = 127,979.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,412.20x = 324,871.58 × 127,979.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,412.20x = 41,577,021,935.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,577,021,935.20/235,412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,613.71

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