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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,637.82, 322,398.03 and 136,826.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,637.82, 322,398.03 and 136,826.62 is: 188,807.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,637.82 : 322,398.03 = 136,826.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,637.82/322,398.03 = 136,826.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,637.82x = 322,398.03 × 136,826.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,637.82x = 44,112,632,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,112,632,739.56/233,637.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,807.76

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