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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,255.34, 323,272.52 and 126,825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,255.34, 323,272.52 and 126,825.35 is: 175,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,255.34 : 323,272.52 = 126,825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,255.34/323,272.52 = 126,825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,255.34x = 323,272.52 × 126,825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,255.34x = 40,999,148,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,999,148,719.49/234,255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,019.06

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