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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,325.38, 323,367.42 and 126,892.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,325.38, 323,367.42 and 126,892.96 is: 175,111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,325.38 : 323,367.42 = 126,892.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,325.38/323,367.42 = 126,892.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,325.38x = 323,367.42 × 126,892.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,325.38x = 41,033,049,091.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,033,049,091.36/234,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,111.42

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