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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,414.54, 324,878.48 and 127,991.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,414.54, 324,878.48 and 127,991.98 is: 176,632.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,414.54 : 324,878.48 = 127,991.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,414.54/324,878.48 = 127,991.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,414.54x = 324,878.48 × 127,991.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,414.54x = 41,581,839,914.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,581,839,914.59/235,414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,632.42

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