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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,414.28, 323,493.26 and 126,984.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,414.28, 323,493.26 and 126,984.32 is: 175,239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,414.28 : 323,493.26 = 126,984.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,414.28/323,493.26 = 126,984.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,414.28x = 323,493.26 × 126,984.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,414.28x = 41,078,571,645.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078,571,645.68/234,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,239.20

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