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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,055.67, 322,996 and 126,625.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,055.67, 322,996 and 126,625.73 is: 174,743.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,055.67 : 322,996 = 126,625.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,055.67/322,996 = 126,625.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,055.67x = 322,996 × 126,625.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,055.67x = 40,899,604,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,899,604,287.08/234,055.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,743.06

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