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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,179.56, 349,045.30 and 126,298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,179.56, 349,045.30 and 126,298.04 is: 189,054.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,179.56 : 349,045.30 = 126,298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,179.56/349,045.30 = 126,298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,179.56x = 349,045.30 × 126,298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,179.56x = 44,083,737,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,083,737,261.21/233,179.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,054.90

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