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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,989.39, 322,904.31 and 126,559.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,989.39, 322,904.31 and 126,559.17 is: 174,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,989.39 : 322,904.31 = 126,559.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,989.39/322,904.31 = 126,559.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,989.39x = 322,904.31 × 126,559.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,989.39x = 40,866,500,988.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866,500,988.43/233,989.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,651.08

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