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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,449.28, 322,191.29 and 136,682.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,449.28, 322,191.29 and 136,682.63 is: 188,640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,449.28 : 322,191.29 = 136,682.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,449.28/322,191.29 = 136,682.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,449.28x = 322,191.29 × 136,682.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,449.28x = 44,037,951,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,037,951,611.04/233,449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,640.34

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