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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,264.70, 323,281.37 and 126,833.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,264.70, 323,281.37 and 126,833.86 is: 175,028.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,264.70 : 323,281.37 = 126,833.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,264.70/323,281.37 = 126,833.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,264.70x = 323,281.37 × 126,833.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,264.70x = 41,003,024,023.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,003,024,023.19/234,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,028.61

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