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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,301, 323,393.70 and 133,757.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,301, 323,393.70 and 133,757.32 is: 184,618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,301 : 323,393.70 = 133,757.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,301/323,393.70 = 133,757.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,301x = 323,393.70 × 133,757.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,301x = 43,256,274,616.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,256,274,616.88/234,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,618.40

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