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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,408.52, 323,477.08 and 137,610.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,408.52, 323,477.08 and 137,610.82 is: 189,899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,408.52 : 323,477.08 = 137,610.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,408.52/323,477.08 = 137,610.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,408.52x = 323,477.08 × 137,610.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,408.52x = 44,513,946,230.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,513,946,230.01/234,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,899.01

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