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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,982.98, 322,895.54 and 126,552.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,982.98, 322,895.54 and 126,552.76 is: 174,642.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,982.98 : 322,895.54 = 126,552.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,982.98/322,895.54 = 126,552.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,982.98x = 322,895.54 × 126,552.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,982.98x = 40,863,321,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863,321,778.69/233,982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,642.28

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