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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,273.96, 323,298 and 126,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,273.96, 323,298 and 126,844.92 is: 175,045.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,273.96 : 323,298 = 126,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,273.96/323,298 = 126,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,273.96x = 323,298 × 126,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,273.96x = 41,008,708,946.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,008,708,946.16/234,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,045.95

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