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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,280.41, 323,305.59 and 126,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,280.41, 323,305.59 and 126,848.22 is: 175,049.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,280.41 : 323,305.59 = 126,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,280.41/323,305.59 = 126,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,280.41x = 323,305.59 × 126,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,280.41x = 41,010,738,607.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,010,738,607.55/234,280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,049.80

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