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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,051.82, 322,991.07 and 126,621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,051.82, 322,991.07 and 126,621.94 is: 174,738.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,051.82 : 322,991.07 = 126,621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,051.82/322,991.07 = 126,621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,051.82x = 322,991.07 × 126,621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,051.82x = 40,897,755,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,897,755,886.08/234,051.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,738.04

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