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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,287.40, 323,309.70 and 132,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,287.40, 323,309.70 and 132,317.04 is: 182,593.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,287.40 : 323,309.70 = 132,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,287.40/323,309.70 = 132,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,287.40x = 323,309.70 × 132,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,287.40x = 42,779,382,507.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,779,382,507.29/234,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,593.61

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