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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,863, 321,350.94 and 126,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,863, 321,350.94 and 126,879 is: 175,093.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,863 : 321,350.94 = 126,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,863/321,350.94 = 126,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,863x = 321,350.94 × 126,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,863x = 40,772,685,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,772,685,916.26/232,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,093.02

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