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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,851.39, 322,712.91 and 126,420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,851.39, 322,712.91 and 126,420.48 is: 174,459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,851.39 : 322,712.91 = 126,420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,851.39/322,712.91 = 126,420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,851.39x = 322,712.91 × 126,420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,851.39x = 40,797,520,984.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,797,520,984.40/233,851.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,459.18

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