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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,266.03, 317,754.82 and 126,896.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,266.03, 317,754.82 and 126,896.87 is: 175,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,266.03 : 317,754.82 = 126,896.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,266.03/317,754.82 = 126,896.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,266.03x = 317,754.82 × 126,896.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,266.03x = 40,322,092,085.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,322,092,085.41/230,266.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,110.90

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