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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,357.71, 323,411.82 and 126,925.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,357.71, 323,411.82 and 126,925.25 is: 175,155.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,357.71 : 323,411.82 = 126,925.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,357.71/323,411.82 = 126,925.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,357.71x = 323,411.82 × 126,925.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,357.71x = 41,049,126,106.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,049,126,106.46/234,357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,155.86

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