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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,683.77, 322,483.76 and 126,253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,683.77, 322,483.76 and 126,253.77 is: 174,230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,683.77 : 322,483.76 = 126,253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,683.77/322,483.76 = 126,253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,683.77x = 322,483.76 × 126,253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,683.77x = 40,714,791,620.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,714,791,620.79/233,683.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,230.29

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