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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,151.18, 323,128.66 and 126,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,151.18, 323,128.66 and 126,722 is: 174,876.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,151.18 : 323,128.66 = 126,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,151.18/323,128.66 = 126,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,151.18x = 323,128.66 × 126,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,151.18x = 40,947,510,052.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,947,510,052.52/234,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,876.38

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