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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,945.46, 322,845.48 and 126,516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,945.46, 322,845.48 and 126,516.24 is: 174,592.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,945.46 : 322,845.48 = 126,516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,945.46/322,845.48 = 126,516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,945.46x = 322,845.48 × 126,516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,945.46x = 40,845,196,230.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,845,196,230.60/233,945.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,592.81

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