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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,275.59, 323,294.38 and 130,910.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,275.59, 323,294.38 and 130,910.68 is: 180,653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,275.59 : 323,294.38 = 130,910.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,275.59/323,294.38 = 130,910.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,275.59x = 323,294.38 × 130,910.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,275.59x = 42,322,687,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,322,687,125.98/234,275.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,653.42

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