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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,968.91, 322,877.09 and 126,538.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,968.91, 322,877.09 and 126,538.94 is: 174,623.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,968.91 : 322,877.09 = 126,538.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,968.91/322,877.09 = 126,538.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,968.91x = 322,877.09 × 126,538.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,968.91x = 40,856,522,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,856,522,788.15/233,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,623.73

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