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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,261.28, 323,280.42 and 126,832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,261.28, 323,280.42 and 126,832.24 is: 175,028.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,261.28 : 323,280.42 = 126,832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,261.28/323,280.42 = 126,832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,261.28x = 323,280.42 × 126,832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,261.28x = 41,002,379,816.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,379,816.74/234,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,028.41

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