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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,346.71, 323,396.64 and 126,914.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,346.71, 323,396.64 and 126,914.25 is: 175,140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,346.71 : 323,396.64 = 126,914.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,346.71/323,396.64 = 126,914.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,346.71x = 323,396.64 × 126,914.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,346.71x = 41,043,642,018.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,043,642,018.12/234,346.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,140.68

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