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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,955.01, 322,857.93 and 126,525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,955.01, 322,857.93 and 126,525.01 is: 174,604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,955.01 : 322,857.93 = 126,525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,955.01/322,857.93 = 126,525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,955.01x = 322,857.93 × 126,525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,955.01x = 40,849,602,935.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,849,602,935.00/233,955.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,604.52

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