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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,314.72, 323,355.84 and 126,884.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,314.72, 323,355.84 and 126,884.74 is: 175,101.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,314.72 : 323,355.84 = 126,884.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,314.72/323,355.84 = 126,884.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,314.72x = 323,355.84 × 126,884.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,314.72x = 41,028,921,685.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,028,921,685.88/234,314.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,101.77

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