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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,637.16, 322,419.39 and 126,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,637.16, 322,419.39 and 126,207.16 is: 174,165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,637.16 : 322,419.39 = 126,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,637.16/322,419.39 = 126,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,637.16x = 322,419.39 × 126,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,637.16x = 40,691,636,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,691,636,075.12/233,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,165.94

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