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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,016.09, 322,940.19 and 132,042.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,016.09, 322,940.19 and 132,042.31 is: 182,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,016.09 : 322,940.19 = 132,042.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,016.09/322,940.19 = 132,042.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,016.09x = 322,940.19 × 132,042.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,016.09x = 42,641,768,679.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,641,768,679.44/234,016.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,217.25

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