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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,291, 323,321.10 and 126,861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,291, 323,321.10 and 126,861 is: 175,067.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,291 : 323,321.10 = 126,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,291/323,321.10 = 126,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,291x = 323,321.10 × 126,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,291x = 41,016,838,067.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,016,838,067.10/234,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,067.92

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