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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,657.73, 322,555.31 and 136,848.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,657.73, 322,555.31 and 136,848.15 is: 188,913.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,657.73 : 322,555.31 = 136,848.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,657.73/322,555.31 = 136,848.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,657.73x = 322,555.31 × 136,848.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,657.73x = 44,141,096,761.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141,096,761.94/233,657.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,913.49

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