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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,273.66, 323,296.27 and 126,841.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,273.66, 323,296.27 and 126,841.43 is: 175,040.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,273.66 : 323,296.27 = 126,841.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,273.66/323,296.27 = 126,841.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,273.66x = 323,296.27 × 126,841.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,273.66x = 41,007,361,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007,361,200.47/234,273.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,040.43

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