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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,317.76, 323,358.05 and 126,887.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,317.76, 323,358.05 and 126,887.46 is: 175,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,317.76 : 323,358.05 = 126,887.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,317.76/323,358.05 = 126,887.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,317.76x = 323,358.05 × 126,887.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,317.76x = 41,030,082,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,030,082,201.70/234,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,104.45

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