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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,422, 323,502.04 and 126,992.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,422, 323,502.04 and 126,992.46 is: 175,249.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,422 : 323,502.04 = 126,992.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,422/323,502.04 = 126,992.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,422x = 323,502.04 × 126,992.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,422x = 41,082,319,874.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,082,319,874.62/234,422
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,249.42

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