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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,256.12, 323,267.46 and 130,891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,256.12, 323,267.46 and 130,891.12 is: 180,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,256.12 : 323,267.46 = 130,891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,256.12/323,267.46 = 130,891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,256.12x = 323,267.46 × 130,891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,256.12x = 42,312,839,898.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,312,839,898.96/234,256.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,626.40

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