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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,573.29, 322,331.13 and 126,143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,573.29, 322,331.13 and 126,143.33 is: 174,077.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,573.29 : 322,331.13 = 126,143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,573.29/322,331.13 = 126,143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,573.29x = 322,331.13 × 126,143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,573.29x = 40,659,920,489.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,659,920,489.21/233,573.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,077.78

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