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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,414.35, 323,492.66 and 126,984.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,414.35, 323,492.66 and 126,984.12 is: 175,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,414.35 : 323,492.66 = 126,984.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,414.35/323,492.66 = 126,984.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,414.35x = 323,492.66 × 126,984.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,414.35x = 41,078,430,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,078,430,756.56/234,414.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,238.55

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