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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,333.42, 317,847.24 and 126,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,333.42, 317,847.24 and 126,964.26 is: 175,203.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,333.42 : 317,847.24 = 126,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,333.42/317,847.24 = 126,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,333.42x = 317,847.24 × 126,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,333.42x = 40,355,239,619.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,355,239,619.64/230,333.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,203.58

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