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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,651.95, 322,439.27 and 126,221.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,651.95, 322,439.27 and 126,221.65 is: 174,185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,651.95 : 322,439.27 = 126,221.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,651.95/322,439.27 = 126,221.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,651.95x = 322,439.27 × 126,221.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,651.95x = 40,698,815,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,698,815,246.99/233,651.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,185.65

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