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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,026.32, 322,955.88 and 126,596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,026.32, 322,955.88 and 126,596.44 is: 174,702.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,026.32 : 322,955.88 = 126,596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,026.32/322,955.88 = 126,596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,026.32x = 322,955.88 × 126,596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,026.32x = 40,885,064,685.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,885,064,685.07/234,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,702.85

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