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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,253.62, 323,268.47 and 126,823.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,253.62, 323,268.47 and 126,823.42 is: 175,015.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,253.62 : 323,268.47 = 126,823.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,253.62/323,268.47 = 126,823.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,253.62x = 323,268.47 × 126,823.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,253.62x = 40,998,013,189.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,998,013,189.12/234,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,015.49

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