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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,282.87, 323,297.55 and 137,473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,282.87, 323,297.55 and 137,473.74 is: 189,706.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,282.87 : 323,297.55 = 137,473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,282.87/323,297.55 = 137,473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,282.87x = 323,297.55 × 137,473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,282.87x = 44,444,923,331.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444,923,331.34/234,282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,706.24

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