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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,176.13, 323,178.66 and 132,165.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,176.13, 323,178.66 and 132,165.34 is: 182,396.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,176.13 : 323,178.66 = 132,165.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,176.13/323,178.66 = 132,165.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,176.13x = 323,178.66 × 132,165.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,176.13x = 42,713,016,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,713,016,671.70/234,176.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,396.97

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