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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,122.44, 321,697.23 and 137,610.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,122.44, 321,697.23 and 137,610.69 is: 189,895.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,122.44 : 321,697.23 = 137,610.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,122.44/321,697.23 = 137,610.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,122.44x = 321,697.23 × 137,610.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,122.44x = 44,268,977,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,268,977,791.39/233,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,895.82

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