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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,255.62, 323,271.23 and 126,825.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,255.62, 323,271.23 and 126,825.42 is: 175,018.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,255.62 : 323,271.23 = 126,825.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,255.62/323,271.23 = 126,825.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,255.62x = 323,271.23 × 126,825.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,255.62x = 40,999,009,518.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,999,009,518.67/234,255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,018.25

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