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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,205.46, 323,204.31 and 126,775.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,205.46, 323,204.31 and 126,775.44 is: 174,950.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,205.46 : 323,204.31 = 126,775.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,205.46/323,204.31 = 126,775.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,205.46x = 323,204.31 × 126,775.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,205.46x = 40,974,368,610.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,974,368,610.15/234,205.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,950.53

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