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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,755.55, 321,244.46 and 137,256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,755.55, 321,244.46 and 137,256.55 is: 189,438.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,755.55 : 321,244.46 = 137,256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,755.55/321,244.46 = 137,256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,755.55x = 321,244.46 × 137,256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,755.55x = 44,092,906,286.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,906,286.21/232,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,438.69

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