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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,626.79, 323,787.52 and 137,834.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,626.79, 323,787.52 and 137,834.72 is: 190,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,626.79 : 323,787.52 = 137,834.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,626.79/323,787.52 = 137,834.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,626.79x = 323,787.52 × 137,834.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,626.79x = 44,629,162,158.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,629,162,158.69/234,626.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,213.41

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