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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,424.62, 323,506.80 and 126,994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,424.62, 323,506.80 and 126,994.38 is: 175,252.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,424.62 : 323,506.80 = 126,994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,424.62/323,506.80 = 126,994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,424.62x = 323,506.80 × 126,994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,424.62x = 41,083,545,491.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,083,545,491.78/234,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,252.69

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