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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,036.68, 322,969.64 and 126,606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,036.68, 322,969.64 and 126,606.45 is: 174,716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,036.68 : 322,969.64 = 126,606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,036.68/322,969.64 = 126,606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,036.68x = 322,969.64 × 126,606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,036.68x = 40,890,039,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,890,039,578.18/234,036.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,716.37

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