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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,639.30, 321,045.15 and 137,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,639.30, 321,045.15 and 137,140.30 is: 189,255.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,639.30 : 321,045.15 = 137,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,639.30/321,045.15 = 137,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,639.30x = 321,045.15 × 137,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,639.30x = 44,028,228,184.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,028,228,184.55/232,639.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,255.33

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