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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,347.88, 323,398.26 and 126,917.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,347.88, 323,398.26 and 126,917.58 is: 175,145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,347.88 : 323,398.26 = 126,917.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,347.88/323,398.26 = 126,917.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,347.88x = 323,398.26 × 126,917.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,347.88x = 41,044,924,535.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,044,924,535.41/234,347.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,145.28

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