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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,236.44, 317,713.86 and 126,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,236.44, 317,713.86 and 126,867.38 is: 175,070.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,236.44 : 317,713.86 = 126,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,236.44/317,713.86 = 126,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,236.44x = 317,713.86 × 126,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,236.44x = 40,307,525,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307,525,007.89/230,236.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,070.14

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