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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,961.76, 322,866.30 and 126,531.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,961.76, 322,866.30 and 126,531.92 is: 174,613.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,961.76 : 322,866.30 = 126,531.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,961.76/322,866.30 = 126,531.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,961.76x = 322,866.30 × 126,531.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,961.76x = 40,852,892,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,852,892,842.30/233,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,613.55

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