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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,414.24, 323,490.60 and 126,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,414.24, 323,490.60 and 126,984.60 is: 175,238.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,414.24 : 323,490.60 = 126,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,414.24/323,490.60 = 126,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,414.24x = 323,490.60 × 126,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,414.24x = 41,078,324,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078,324,444.76/234,414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,238.18

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