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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,046.19, 322,992.90 and 137,236.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,046.19, 322,992.90 and 137,236.59 is: 189,391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,046.19 : 322,992.90 = 137,236.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,046.19/322,992.90 = 137,236.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,046.19x = 322,992.90 × 137,236.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,046.19x = 44,326,444,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,326,444,190.21/234,046.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,391.86

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