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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,249.46, 323,266.02 and 126,821.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,249.46, 323,266.02 and 126,821.31 is: 175,014.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,249.46 : 323,266.02 = 126,821.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,249.46/323,266.02 = 126,821.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,249.46x = 323,266.02 × 126,821.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,249.46x = 40,997,020,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,997,020,134.89/234,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,014.36

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