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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,441.65, 322,136.26 and 137,957.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,441.65, 322,136.26 and 137,957.23 is: 190,373.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,441.65 : 322,136.26 = 137,957.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,441.65/322,136.26 = 137,957.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,441.65x = 322,136.26 × 137,957.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,441.65x = 44,441,026,112.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,441,026,112.16/233,441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,373.17

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