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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,277.59, 323,297.14 and 130,912.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,277.59, 323,297.14 and 130,912.68 is: 180,656.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,277.59 : 323,297.14 = 130,912.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,277.59/323,297.14 = 130,912.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,277.59x = 323,297.14 × 130,912.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,277.59x = 42,323,695,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,323,695,033.74/234,277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,656.18

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