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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,358.82, 323,392.04 and 130,973.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,358.82, 323,392.04 and 130,973.92 is: 180,731.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,358.82 : 323,392.04 = 130,973.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,358.82/323,392.04 = 130,973.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,358.82x = 323,392.04 × 130,973.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,358.82x = 42,355,923,175.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,355,923,175.60/234,358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,731.08

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