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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,192.54, 323,173.50 and 137,382.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,192.54, 323,173.50 and 137,382.93 is: 189,581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,192.54 : 323,173.50 = 137,382.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,192.54/323,173.50 = 137,382.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,192.54x = 323,173.50 × 137,382.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,192.54x = 44,398,522,328.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,398,522,328.36/234,192.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,581.28

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