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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,030.67, 322,962.15 and 126,600.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,030.67, 322,962.15 and 126,600.78 is: 174,708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,030.67 : 322,962.15 = 126,600.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,030.67/322,962.15 = 126,600.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,030.67x = 322,962.15 × 126,600.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,030.67x = 40,887,261,224.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,887,261,224.38/234,030.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,708.99

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