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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,422.91, 323,502.32 and 126,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,422.91, 323,502.32 and 126,995.04 is: 175,252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,422.91 : 323,502.32 = 126,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,422.91/323,502.32 = 126,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,422.91x = 323,502.32 × 126,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,422.91x = 41,083,189,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,083,189,433.52/234,422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,252.45

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