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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,642.69, 351,962.01 and 84,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,642.69, 351,962.01 and 84,826.44 is: 127,238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,642.69 : 351,962.01 = 84,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,642.69/351,962.01 = 84,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,642.69x = 351,962.01 × 84,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,642.69x = 29,855,684,323.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,855,684,323.54/234,642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,238.93

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