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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,211.64, 323,216.55 and 137,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,211.64, 323,216.55 and 137,472.44 is: 189,714.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,211.64 : 323,216.55 = 137,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,211.64/323,216.55 = 137,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,211.64x = 323,216.55 × 137,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,211.64x = 44,433,366,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,433,366,160.80/234,211.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,714.60

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