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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,427.22, 323,511.09 and 126,997.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,427.22, 323,511.09 and 126,997.16 is: 175,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,427.22 : 323,511.09 = 126,997.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,427.22/323,511.09 = 126,997.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,427.22x = 323,511.09 × 126,997.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,427.22x = 41,084,989,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,084,989,658.50/234,427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,256.91

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