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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,562.86, 322,316.73 and 126,132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,562.86, 322,316.73 and 126,132.88 is: 174,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,562.86 : 322,316.73 = 126,132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,562.86/322,316.73 = 126,132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,562.86x = 322,316.73 × 126,132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,562.86x = 40,654,737,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,654,737,427.08/233,562.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,063.37

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