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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,931.69, 322,825.95 and 137,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,931.69, 322,825.95 and 137,116.24 is: 189,220.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,931.69 : 322,825.95 = 137,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,931.69/322,825.95 = 137,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,931.69x = 322,825.95 × 137,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,931.69x = 44,264,679,631.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,264,679,631.36/233,931.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,220.54

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