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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,568.21, 322,324.14 and 126,138.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,568.21, 322,324.14 and 126,138.27 is: 174,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,568.21 : 322,324.14 = 126,138.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,568.21/322,324.14 = 126,138.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,568.21x = 322,324.14 × 126,138.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,568.21x = 40,657,409,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,657,409,398.84/233,568.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,070.82

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