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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,723.05, 322,563.44 and 135,627.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,723.05, 322,563.44 and 135,627.90 is: 187,181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,723.05 : 322,563.44 = 135,627.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,723.05/322,563.44 = 135,627.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,723.05x = 322,563.44 × 135,627.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,723.05x = 43,748,601,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748,601,983.98/233,723.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187,181.38

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