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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,317.19, 323,357.90 and 126,887.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,317.19, 323,357.90 and 126,887.34 is: 175,104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,317.19 : 323,357.90 = 126,887.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,317.19/323,357.90 = 126,887.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,317.19x = 323,357.90 × 126,887.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,317.19x = 41,030,023,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,030,023,164.55/234,317.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,104.62

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