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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,040.96, 322,976.23 and 126,610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,040.96, 322,976.23 and 126,610.75 is: 174,722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,040.96 : 322,976.23 = 126,610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,040.96/322,976.23 = 126,610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,040.96x = 322,976.23 × 126,610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,040.96x = 40,892,262,712.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,892,262,712.47/234,040.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,722.68

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