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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,311.93, 323,349.87 and 126,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,311.93, 323,349.87 and 126,881.96 is: 175,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,311.93 : 323,349.87 = 126,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,311.93/323,349.87 = 126,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,311.93x = 323,349.87 × 126,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,311.93x = 41,027,265,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,265,271.35/234,311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,096.78

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