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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,036.72, 322,969.02 and 126,605.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,036.72, 322,969.02 and 126,605.16 is: 174,714.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,036.72 : 322,969.02 = 126,605.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,036.72/322,969.02 = 126,605.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,036.72x = 322,969.02 × 126,605.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,036.72x = 40,889,544,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,889,544,452.14/234,036.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,714.23

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