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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,863.76, 322,732.01 and 126,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,863.76, 322,732.01 and 126,433.76 is: 174,478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,863.76 : 322,732.01 = 126,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,863.76/322,732.01 = 126,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,863.76x = 322,732.01 × 126,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,863.76x = 40,804,222,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,804,222,014.45/233,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,478.60

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