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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,055.35, 322,996.41 and 126,625.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,055.35, 322,996.41 and 126,625.32 is: 174,742.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,055.35 : 322,996.41 = 126,625.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,055.35/322,996.41 = 126,625.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,055.35x = 322,996.41 × 126,625.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,055.35x = 40,899,523,775.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,899,523,775.10/234,055.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,742.96

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