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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,249.96, 323,266.71 and 126,821.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,249.96, 323,266.71 and 126,821.81 is: 175,015.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,249.96 : 323,266.71 = 126,821.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,249.96/323,266.71 = 126,821.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,249.96x = 323,266.71 × 126,821.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,249.96x = 40,997,267,658.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,997,267,658.61/234,249.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,015.05

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