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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,186.30, 321,787.59 and 137,723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,186.30, 321,787.59 and 137,723.90 is: 190,053.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,186.30 : 321,787.59 = 137,723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,186.30/321,787.59 = 137,723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,186.30x = 321,787.59 × 137,723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,186.30x = 44,317,841,866.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,317,841,866.40/233,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,053.37

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