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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,284.70, 323,313.02 and 126,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,284.70, 323,313.02 and 126,854.80 is: 175,059.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,284.70 : 323,313.02 = 126,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,284.70/323,313.02 = 126,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,284.70x = 323,313.02 × 126,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,284.70x = 41,013,808,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,013,808,489.50/234,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,059.70

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