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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,041.58, 322,976.07 and 126,611.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,041.58, 322,976.07 and 126,611.28 is: 174,722.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,041.58 : 322,976.07 = 126,611.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,041.58/322,976.07 = 126,611.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,041.58x = 322,976.07 × 126,611.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,041.58x = 40,892,413,632.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,892,413,632.07/234,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,722.86

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