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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,261.92, 323,281.64 and 126,832.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,261.92, 323,281.64 and 126,832.03 is: 175,028.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,261.92 : 323,281.64 = 126,832.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,261.92/323,281.64 = 126,832.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,261.92x = 323,281.64 × 126,832.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,261.92x = 41,002,466,662.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,466,662.93/234,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,028.30

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