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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,515.72, 323,632.86 and 137,784.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,515.72, 323,632.86 and 137,784.71 is: 190,143.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,515.72 : 323,632.86 = 137,784.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,515.72/323,632.86 = 137,784.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,515.72x = 323,632.86 × 137,784.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,515.72x = 44,591,659,761.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,591,659,761.57/234,515.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,143.59

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