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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,376.22, 323,419.70 and 137,569.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,376.22, 323,419.70 and 137,569.62 is: 189,834.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,376.22 : 323,419.70 = 137,569.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,376.22/323,419.70 = 137,569.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,376.22x = 323,419.70 × 137,569.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,376.22x = 44,492,725,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,492,725,229.51/234,376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,834.64

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