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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,506.84, 320,869.98 and 137,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,506.84, 320,869.98 and 137,017.56 is: 189,090.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,506.84 : 320,869.98 = 137,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,506.84/320,869.98 = 137,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,506.84x = 320,869.98 × 137,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,506.84x = 43,964,821,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964,821,736.85/232,506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,090.44

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