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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,150.72, 323,127.87 and 132,177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,150.72, 323,127.87 and 132,177.06 is: 182,404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,150.72 : 323,127.87 = 132,177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,150.72/323,127.87 = 132,177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,150.72x = 323,127.87 × 132,177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,150.72x = 42,710,092,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,710,092,914.07/234,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,404.27

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