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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,158.58, 323,143.83 and 132,164.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,158.58, 323,143.83 and 132,164.46 is: 182,389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,158.58 : 323,143.83 = 132,164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,158.58/323,143.83 = 132,164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,158.58x = 323,143.83 × 132,164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,158.58x = 42,708,129,794.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708,129,794.28/234,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,389.77

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