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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,035.92, 322,968.60 and 126,605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,035.92, 322,968.60 and 126,605.70 is: 174,715.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,035.92 : 322,968.60 = 126,605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,035.92/322,968.60 = 126,605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,035.92x = 322,968.60 × 126,605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,035.92x = 40,889,665,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,889,665,681.02/234,035.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,715.34

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