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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,849, 321,331.62 and 126,865

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,849, 321,331.62 and 126,865 is: 175,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,849 : 321,331.62 = 126,865 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,849/321,331.62 = 126,865/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,849x = 321,331.62 × 126,865
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,849x = 40,765,735,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,765,735,971.30/232,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,073.70

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