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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,705.93, 322,514.33 and 126,275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,705.93, 322,514.33 and 126,275.94 is: 174,260.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,705.93 : 322,514.33 = 126,275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,705.93/322,514.33 = 126,275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,705.93x = 322,514.33 × 126,275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,705.93x = 40,725,799,552.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,725,799,552.84/233,705.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,260.88

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