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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,336.97, 317,851.06 and 126,966.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,336.97, 317,851.06 and 126,966.65 is: 175,206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,336.97 : 317,851.06 = 126,966.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,336.97/317,851.06 = 126,966.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,336.97x = 317,851.06 × 126,966.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,336.97x = 40,356,483,886.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,356,483,886.56/230,336.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,206.28

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