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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,973, 322,882.92 and 126,542.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,973, 322,882.92 and 126,542.90 is: 174,629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,973 : 322,882.92 = 126,542.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,973/322,882.92 = 126,542.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,973x = 322,882.92 × 126,542.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,973x = 40,858,539,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858,539,442.85/233,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,629.29

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