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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,373.96, 323,435.94 and 126,943.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,373.96, 323,435.94 and 126,943.96 is: 175,182.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,373.96 : 323,435.94 = 126,943.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,373.96/323,435.94 = 126,943.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,373.96x = 323,435.94 × 126,943.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,373.96x = 41,058,239,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,058,239,029.92/234,373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,182.60

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