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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,962.62, 322,867.45 and 126,532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,962.62, 322,867.45 and 126,532.40 is: 174,614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,962.62 : 322,867.45 = 126,532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,962.62/322,867.45 = 126,532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,962.62x = 322,867.45 × 126,532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,962.62x = 40,853,193,330.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,853,193,330.38/233,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,614.19

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