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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,264.38, 323,260.02 and 132,283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,264.38, 323,260.02 and 132,283.67 is: 182,537.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,264.38 : 323,260.02 = 132,283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,264.38/323,260.02 = 132,283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,264.38x = 323,260.02 × 132,283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,264.38x = 42,762,020,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762,020,193.57/234,264.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,537.44

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