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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,424.73, 323,506.28 and 126,995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,424.73, 323,506.28 and 126,995.19 is: 175,253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,424.73 : 323,506.28 = 126,995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,424.73/323,506.28 = 126,995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,424.73x = 323,506.28 × 126,995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,424.73x = 41,083,741,494.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,083,741,494.79/234,424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,253.44

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