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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,171.06, 323,121.42 and 137,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,171.06, 323,121.42 and 137,338.26 is: 189,506.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,171.06 : 323,121.42 = 137,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,171.06/323,121.42 = 137,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,171.06x = 323,121.42 × 137,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,171.06x = 44,376,933,591.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,376,933,591.53/234,171.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,506.48

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