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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,263.19, 323,282.74 and 126,833.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,263.19, 323,282.74 and 126,833.21 is: 175,029.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,263.19 : 323,282.74 = 126,833.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,263.19/323,282.74 = 126,833.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,263.19x = 323,282.74 × 126,833.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,263.19x = 41,002,987,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,002,987,651.80/234,263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,029.58

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