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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,026.92, 322,854.60 and 137,181.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,026.92, 322,854.60 and 137,181.70 is: 189,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,026.92 : 322,854.60 = 137,181.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,026.92/322,854.60 = 137,181.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,026.92x = 322,854.60 × 137,181.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,026.92x = 44,289,742,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,289,742,880.82/234,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,250.63

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