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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,224.48, 323,231.52 and 130,858.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,224.48, 323,231.52 and 130,858.88 is: 180,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,224.48 : 323,231.52 = 130,858.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,224.48/323,231.52 = 130,858.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,224.48x = 323,231.52 × 130,858.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,224.48x = 42,297,714,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,297,714,687.90/234,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,586.23

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