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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,325.89, 323,369.73 and 126,895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,325.89, 323,369.73 and 126,895.92 is: 175,116.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,325.89 : 323,369.73 = 126,895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,325.89/323,369.73 = 126,895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,325.89x = 323,369.73 × 126,895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,325.89x = 41,034,299,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034,299,778.98/234,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,116.37

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