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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,368, 323,418.40 and 137,558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,368, 323,418.40 and 137,558.56 is: 189,825.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,368 : 323,418.40 = 137,558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,368/323,418.40 = 137,558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,368x = 323,418.40 × 137,558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,368x = 44,488,969,381.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,488,969,381.50/234,368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,825.27

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