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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,122.82, 323,089.11 and 132,169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,122.82, 323,089.11 and 132,169.74 is: 182,394.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,122.82 : 323,089.11 = 132,169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,122.82/323,089.11 = 132,169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,122.82x = 323,089.11 × 132,169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,122.82x = 42,702,603,665.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,702,603,665.53/234,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,394.03

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