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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233,933.69, 322,828.71 and 137,118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233,933.69, 322,828.71 and 137,118.24 is: 189,223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233,933.69 : 322,828.71 = 137,118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233,933.69/322,828.71 = 137,118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233,933.69x = 322,828.71 × 137,118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233,933.69x = 44,265,704,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,265,704,536.67/233,933.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,223.30

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