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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,924.61, 322,815.98 and 126,494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,924.61, 322,815.98 and 126,494.64 is: 174,562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,924.61 : 322,815.98 = 126,494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,924.61/322,815.98 = 126,494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,924.61x = 322,815.98 × 126,494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,924.61x = 40,834,490,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,834,490,584.66/233,924.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,562.61

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