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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,174.40, 323,153.52 and 132,203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,174.40, 323,153.52 and 132,203.68 is: 182,437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,174.40 : 323,153.52 = 132,203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,174.40/323,153.52 = 132,203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,174.40x = 323,153.52 × 132,203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,174.40x = 42,722,084,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,722,084,548.95/234,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,437.04

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