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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,416.24, 324,877.14 and 127,983.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,416.24, 324,877.14 and 127,983.87 is: 176,619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,416.24 : 324,877.14 = 127,983.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,416.24/324,877.14 = 127,983.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,416.24x = 324,877.14 × 127,983.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,416.24x = 41,579,033,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,579,033,651.73/235,416.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,619.22

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