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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,983.94, 322,897.49 and 126,553.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,983.94, 322,897.49 and 126,553.64 is: 174,643.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,983.94 : 322,897.49 = 126,553.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,983.94/322,897.49 = 126,553.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,983.94x = 322,897.49 × 126,553.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,983.94x = 40,863,852,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,863,852,749.98/233,983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,643.84

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