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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,259.74, 323,278.62 and 126,829.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,259.74, 323,278.62 and 126,829.86 is: 175,025.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,259.74 : 323,278.62 = 126,829.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,259.74/323,278.62 = 126,829.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,259.74x = 323,278.62 × 126,829.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,259.74x = 41,001,382,115.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001,382,115.59/234,259.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,025.30

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