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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,877.74, 322,751.34 and 126,447.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,877.74, 322,751.34 and 126,447.74 is: 174,497.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,877.74 : 322,751.34 = 126,447.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,877.74/322,751.34 = 126,447.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,877.74x = 322,751.34 × 126,447.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,877.74x = 40,811,177,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,811,177,524.97/233,877.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,497.91

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