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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,322.82, 323,365.66 and 126,892.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,322.82, 323,365.66 and 126,892.97 is: 175,112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,322.82 : 323,365.66 = 126,892.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,322.82/323,365.66 = 126,892.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,322.82x = 323,365.66 × 126,892.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,322.82x = 41,032,828,993.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,032,828,993.41/234,322.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,112.39

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