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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,344.66, 323,393.92 and 126,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,344.66, 323,393.92 and 126,912.20 is: 175,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,344.66 : 323,393.92 = 126,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,344.66/323,393.92 = 126,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,344.66x = 323,393.92 × 126,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,344.66x = 41,042,633,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042,633,853.82/234,344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,137.91

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