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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,354.12, 323,407.08 and 126,921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,354.12, 323,407.08 and 126,921.72 is: 175,151.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,354.12 : 323,407.08 = 126,921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,354.12/323,407.08 = 126,921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,354.12x = 323,407.08 × 126,921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,354.12x = 41,047,382,853.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,047,382,853.78/234,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,151.10

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