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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,335.60, 323,381.51 and 126,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,335.60, 323,381.51 and 126,903.17 is: 175,125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,335.60 : 323,381.51 = 126,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,335.60/323,381.51 = 126,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,335.60x = 323,381.51 × 126,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,335.60x = 41,038,138,738.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038,138,738.39/234,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,125.50

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