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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,216.76, 321,863.58 and 137,732.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,216.76, 321,863.58 and 137,732.34 is: 190,085.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,216.76 : 321,863.58 = 137,732.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,216.76/321,863.58 = 137,732.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,216.76x = 321,863.58 × 137,732.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,216.76x = 44,331,024,034.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,331,024,034.18/233,216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,085.07

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