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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,038.58, 322,971.93 and 126,608.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,038.58, 322,971.93 and 126,608.28 is: 174,718.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,038.58 : 322,971.93 = 126,608.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,038.58/322,971.93 = 126,608.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,038.58x = 322,971.93 × 126,608.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,038.58x = 40,890,920,545.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,890,920,545.58/234,038.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,718.72

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