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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,264.88, 323,260.71 and 132,284.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,264.88, 323,260.71 and 132,284.17 is: 182,538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,264.88 : 323,260.71 = 132,284.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,264.88/323,260.71 = 132,284.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,264.88x = 323,260.71 × 132,284.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,264.88x = 42,762,273,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762,273,099.66/234,264.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,538.13

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