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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,259.20, 323,277.82 and 126,829.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,259.20, 323,277.82 and 126,829.16 is: 175,024.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,259.20 : 323,277.82 = 126,829.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,259.20/323,277.82 = 126,829.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,259.20x = 323,277.82 × 126,829.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,259.20x = 41,001,054,357.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001,054,357.23/234,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,024.31

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