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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,382.56, 323,447.34 and 126,952.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,382.56, 323,447.34 and 126,952.86 is: 175,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,382.56 : 323,447.34 = 126,952.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,382.56/323,447.34 = 126,952.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,382.56x = 323,447.34 × 126,952.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,382.56x = 41,062,564,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,062,564,872.39/234,382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,194.63

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