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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,385.82, 322,143.83 and 136,612.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,385.82, 322,143.83 and 136,612.31 is: 188,566.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,385.82 : 322,143.83 = 136,612.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,385.82/322,143.83 = 136,612.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,385.82x = 322,143.83 × 136,612.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,385.82x = 44,008,814,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,008,814,473.60/233,385.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,566.79

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