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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,088.53, 323,043.68 and 137,272.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,088.53, 323,043.68 and 137,272.68 is: 189,437.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,088.53 : 323,043.68 = 137,272.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,088.53/323,043.68 = 137,272.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,088.53x = 323,043.68 × 137,272.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,088.53x = 44,345,070,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345,070,731.46/234,088.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,437.18

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