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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,167.58, 323,156.31 and 132,173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,167.58, 323,156.31 and 132,173.58 is: 182,402.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,167.58 : 323,156.31 = 132,173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,167.58/323,156.31 = 132,173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,167.58x = 323,156.31 × 132,173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,167.58x = 42,712,726,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,712,726,392.29/234,167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,402.39

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