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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,327.38, 323,370.18 and 126,894.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,327.38, 323,370.18 and 126,894.96 is: 175,114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,327.38 : 323,370.18 = 126,894.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,327.38/323,370.18 = 126,894.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,327.38x = 323,370.18 × 126,894.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,327.38x = 41,034,046,056.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,034,046,056.29/234,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,114.18

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