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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,737, 321,177.06 and 126,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,737, 321,177.06 and 126,753 is: 174,919.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,737 : 321,177.06 = 126,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,737/321,177.06 = 126,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,737x = 321,177.06 × 126,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,737x = 40,710,155,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710,155,886.18/232,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,919.14

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