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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,417.72, 323,497.98 and 126,987.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,417.72, 323,497.98 and 126,987.66 is: 175,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,417.72 : 323,497.98 = 126,987.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,417.72/323,497.98 = 126,987.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,417.72x = 323,497.98 × 126,987.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,417.72x = 41,080,251,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,080,251,494.93/234,417.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,243.80

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