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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,159.58, 323,145.21 and 132,165.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,159.58, 323,145.21 and 132,165.46 is: 182,391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,159.58 : 323,145.21 = 132,165.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,159.58/323,145.21 = 132,165.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,159.58x = 323,145.21 × 132,165.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,159.58x = 42,708,635,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708,635,326.45/234,159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,391.15

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