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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,297.93, 323,332.65 and 126,868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,297.93, 323,332.65 and 126,868.86 is: 175,079.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,297.93 : 323,332.65 = 126,868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,297.93/323,332.65 = 126,868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,297.93x = 323,332.65 × 126,868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,297.93x = 41,020,844,706.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,020,844,706.28/234,297.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,079.84

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