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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,259.22, 323,277.31 and 126,829.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,259.22, 323,277.31 and 126,829.25 is: 175,024.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,259.22 : 323,277.31 = 126,829.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,259.22/323,277.31 = 126,829.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,259.22x = 323,277.31 × 126,829.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,259.22x = 41,001,018,769.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001,018,769.32/234,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,024.14

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