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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,869.23, 322,739.56 and 126,439.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,869.23, 322,739.56 and 126,439.23 is: 174,486.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,869.23 : 322,739.56 = 126,439.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,869.23/322,739.56 = 126,439.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,869.23x = 322,739.56 × 126,439.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,869.23x = 40,806,941,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,806,941,140.84/233,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,486.15

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