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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,036.75, 322,968.96 and 126,605.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,036.75, 322,968.96 and 126,605.24 is: 174,714.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,036.75 : 322,968.96 = 126,605.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,036.75/322,968.96 = 126,605.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,036.75x = 322,968.96 × 126,605.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,036.75x = 40,889,561,078.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,889,561,078.51/234,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,714.27

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