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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,369.41, 322,053.88 and 137,875.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,369.41, 322,053.88 and 137,875.88 is: 190,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,369.41 : 322,053.88 = 137,875.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,369.41/322,053.88 = 137,875.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,369.41x = 322,053.88 × 137,875.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,369.41x = 44,403,460,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,403,460,502.15/233,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,271.13

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