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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,425.72, 323,509.02 and 126,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,425.72, 323,509.02 and 126,995.66 is: 175,254.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,425.72 : 323,509.02 = 126,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,425.72/323,509.02 = 126,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,425.72x = 323,509.02 × 126,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,425.72x = 41,084,241,510.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084,241,510.85/234,425.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,254.84

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