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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,158.70, 323,059.38 and 132,172.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,158.70, 323,059.38 and 132,172.14 is: 182,352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,158.70 : 323,059.38 = 132,172.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,158.70/323,059.38 = 132,172.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,158.70x = 323,059.38 × 132,172.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,158.70x = 42,699,449,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,699,449,601.67/234,158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,352.61

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