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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,322.46, 317,831.88 and 126,936.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,322.46, 317,831.88 and 126,936.14 is: 175,164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,322.46 : 317,831.88 = 126,936.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,322.46/317,831.88 = 126,936.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,322.46x = 317,831.88 × 126,936.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,322.46x = 40,344,352,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,344,352,016.14/230,322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,164.65

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