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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,053.82, 322,993.83 and 126,623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,053.82, 322,993.83 and 126,623.94 is: 174,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,053.82 : 322,993.83 = 126,623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,053.82/322,993.83 = 126,623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,053.82x = 322,993.83 × 126,623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,053.82x = 40,898,751,350.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,898,751,350.29/234,053.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,740.80

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