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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,636.16, 322,417.64 and 126,206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,636.16, 322,417.64 and 126,206.16 is: 174,164.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,636.16 : 322,417.64 = 126,206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,636.16/322,417.64 = 126,206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,636.16x = 322,417.64 × 126,206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,636.16x = 40,691,092,260.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,691,092,260.66/233,636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,164.36

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