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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,344.61, 317,861.57 and 126,974.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,344.61, 317,861.57 and 126,974.27 is: 175,216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,344.61 : 317,861.57 = 126,974.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,344.61/317,861.57 = 126,974.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,344.61x = 317,861.57 × 126,974.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,344.61x = 40,360,238,587.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,360,238,587.62/230,344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,216.77

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