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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,055.17, 322,995.30 and 126,625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,055.17, 322,995.30 and 126,625.23 is: 174,742.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,055.17 : 322,995.30 = 126,625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,055.17/322,995.30 = 126,625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,055.17x = 322,995.30 × 126,625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,055.17x = 40,899,354,151.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,899,354,151.42/234,055.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,742.37

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