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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,759.52, 322,588.17 and 126,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,759.52, 322,588.17 and 126,329.36 is: 174,334.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,759.52 : 322,588.17 = 126,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,759.52/322,588.17 = 126,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,759.52x = 322,588.17 × 126,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,759.52x = 40,752,355,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,752,355,446.73/233,759.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,334.53

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