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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,426.57, 324,881.99 and 127,994.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,426.57, 324,881.99 and 127,994.11 is: 176,628.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,426.57 : 324,881.99 = 127,994.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,426.57/324,881.99 = 127,994.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,426.57x = 324,881.99 × 127,994.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,426.57x = 41,582,980,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,582,980,192.88/235,426.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,628.24

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