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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,260.12, 323,272.98 and 130,895.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,260.12, 323,272.98 and 130,895.12 is: 180,631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,260.12 : 323,272.98 = 130,895.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,260.12/323,272.98 = 130,895.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,260.12x = 323,272.98 × 130,895.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,260.12x = 42,314,855,509.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,314,855,509.86/234,260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,631.92

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