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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,327.39, 323,371.80 and 126,897.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,327.39, 323,371.80 and 126,897.42 is: 175,118.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,327.39 : 323,371.80 = 126,897.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,327.39/323,371.80 = 126,897.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,327.39x = 323,371.80 × 126,897.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,327.39x = 41,035,047,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,035,047,120.76/234,327.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,118.44

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