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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,684.77, 322,485.14 and 126,254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,684.77, 322,485.14 and 126,254.77 is: 174,231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,684.77 : 322,485.14 = 126,254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,684.77/322,485.14 = 126,254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,684.77x = 322,485.14 × 126,254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,684.77x = 40,715,287,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,715,287,179.12/233,684.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,231.67

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