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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,247.68, 323,271 and 132,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,247.68, 323,271 and 132,294.60 is: 182,571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,247.68 : 323,271 = 132,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,247.68/323,271 = 132,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,247.68x = 323,271 × 132,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,247.68x = 42,767,007,636.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,767,007,636.60/234,247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,571.74

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