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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,042.22, 322,977.54 and 126,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,042.22, 322,977.54 and 126,612.22 is: 174,724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,042.22 : 322,977.54 = 126,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,042.22/322,977.54 = 126,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,042.22x = 322,977.54 × 126,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,042.22x = 40,892,903,622.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,892,903,622.47/234,042.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,724.48

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