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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,261.12, 323,280.48 and 126,831.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,261.12, 323,280.48 and 126,831.18 is: 175,027.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,261.12 : 323,280.48 = 126,831.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,261.12/323,280.48 = 126,831.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,261.12x = 323,280.48 × 126,831.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,261.12x = 41,002,044,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,044,749.37/234,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,027.10

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