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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,281.69, 323,308.88 and 126,851.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,281.69, 323,308.88 and 126,851.79 is: 175,055.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,281.69 : 323,308.88 = 126,851.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,281.69/323,308.88 = 126,851.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,281.69x = 323,308.88 × 126,851.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,281.69x = 41,012,310,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,012,310,150.90/234,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,055.55

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