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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,278.59, 323,298.52 and 130,913.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,278.59, 323,298.52 and 130,913.68 is: 180,657.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,278.59 : 323,298.52 = 130,913.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,278.59/323,298.52 = 130,913.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,278.59x = 323,298.52 × 130,913.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,278.59x = 42,324,198,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,324,198,991.75/234,278.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,657.56

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