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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,048.13, 322,989.06 and 132,074.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,048.13, 322,989.06 and 132,074.81 is: 182,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,048.13 : 322,989.06 = 132,074.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,048.13/322,989.06 = 132,074.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,048.13x = 322,989.06 × 132,074.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,048.13x = 42,658,718,539.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,658,718,539.46/234,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,264.73

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