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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,312.72, 323,353.08 and 126,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,312.72, 323,353.08 and 126,882.74 is: 175,099.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,312.72 : 323,353.08 = 126,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,312.72/323,353.08 = 126,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,312.72x = 323,353.08 × 126,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,312.72x = 41,027,924,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,027,924,777.84/234,312.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,099.01

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