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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,464.28, 322,167.58 and 137,979.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,464.28, 322,167.58 and 137,979.86 is: 190,404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,464.28 : 322,167.58 = 137,979.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,464.28/322,167.58 = 137,979.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,464.28x = 322,167.58 × 137,979.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,464.28x = 44,452,635,629.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,452,635,629.15/233,464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,404.44

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