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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,428.65, 324,889.95 and 127,998.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,428.65, 324,889.95 and 127,998.69 is: 176,637.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,428.65 : 324,889.95 = 127,998.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,428.65/324,889.95 = 127,998.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,428.65x = 324,889.95 × 127,998.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,428.65x = 41,585,487,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,585,487,994.17/235,428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176,637.33

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