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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,033.56, 322,965.33 and 126,603.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,033.56, 322,965.33 and 126,603.32 is: 174,712.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,033.56 : 322,965.33 = 126,603.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,033.56/322,965.33 = 126,603.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,033.56x = 322,965.33 × 126,603.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,033.56x = 40,888,482,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,888,482,706.39/234,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,712.05

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