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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,038.88, 322,950.24 and 132,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,038.88, 322,950.24 and 132,055.20 is: 182,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,038.88 : 322,950.24 = 132,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,038.88/322,950.24 = 132,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,038.88x = 322,950.24 × 132,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,038.88x = 42,647,258,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,647,258,533.25/234,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,222.96

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