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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,968.76, 322,875.96 and 126,538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,968.76, 322,875.96 and 126,538.92 is: 174,623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,968.76 : 322,875.96 = 126,538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,968.76/322,875.96 = 126,538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,968.76x = 322,875.96 × 126,538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,968.76x = 40,856,375,272.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,856,375,272.36/233,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,623.21

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