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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,699, 322,504.62 and 126,269.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,699, 322,504.62 and 126,269.06 is: 174,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,699 : 322,504.62 = 126,269.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,699/322,504.62 = 126,269.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,699x = 322,504.62 × 126,269.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,699x = 40,722,355,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,722,355,213.06/233,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,251.30

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