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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,674.62, 322,471.13 and 126,244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,674.62, 322,471.13 and 126,244.61 is: 174,217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,674.62 : 322,471.13 = 126,244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,674.62/322,471.13 = 126,244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,674.62x = 322,471.13 × 126,244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,674.62x = 40,710,239,799.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710,239,799.53/233,674.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,217.64

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