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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,250.68, 323,275.14 and 132,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,250.68, 323,275.14 and 132,297.60 is: 182,575.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,250.68 : 323,275.14 = 132,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,250.68/323,275.14 = 132,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,250.68x = 323,275.14 × 132,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,250.68x = 42,768,525,161.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,768,525,161.66/234,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,575.88

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