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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,640, 322,422.95 and 126,209.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,640, 322,422.95 and 126,209.99 is: 174,169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,640 : 322,422.95 = 126,209.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,640/322,422.95 = 126,209.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,640x = 322,422.95 × 126,209.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,640x = 40,692,998,416.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,692,998,416.85/233,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,169.66

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