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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,261.09, 323,279.83 and 126,831.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,261.09, 323,279.83 and 126,831.19 is: 175,026.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,261.09 : 323,279.83 = 126,831.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,261.09/323,279.83 = 126,831.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,261.09x = 323,279.83 × 126,831.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,261.09x = 41,001,965,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,001,965,541.90/234,261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,026.79

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