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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,048.33, 322,994.94 and 132,067.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,048.33, 322,994.94 and 132,067.81 is: 182,258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,048.33 : 322,994.94 = 132,067.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,048.33/322,994.94 = 132,067.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,048.33x = 322,994.94 × 132,067.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,048.33x = 42,657,234,366.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,657,234,366.88/234,048.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,258.23

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