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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,150.89, 323,128.10 and 126,720.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,150.89, 323,128.10 and 126,720.86 is: 174,874.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,150.89 : 323,128.10 = 126,720.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,150.89/323,128.10 = 126,720.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,150.89x = 323,128.10 × 126,720.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,150.89x = 40,947,069,423.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947,069,423.33/234,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,874.72

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