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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,145.54, 321,752.66 and 137,650.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,145.54, 321,752.66 and 137,650.19 is: 189,964.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,145.54 : 321,752.66 = 137,650.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,145.54/321,752.66 = 137,650.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,145.54x = 321,752.66 × 137,650.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,145.54x = 44,289,312,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289,312,484.99/233,145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,964.23

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