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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,594.26, 321,021.97 and 137,095.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,594.26, 321,021.97 and 137,095.38 is: 189,216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,594.26 : 321,021.97 = 137,095.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,594.26/321,021.97 = 137,095.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,594.26x = 321,021.97 × 137,095.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,594.26x = 44,010,628,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,010,628,965.50/232,594.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,216.32

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