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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,368.37, 323,434.97 and 132,398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,368.37, 323,434.97 and 132,398.13 is: 182,713.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,368.37 : 323,434.97 = 132,398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,368.37/323,434.97 = 132,398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,368.37x = 323,434.97 × 132,398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,368.37x = 42,822,186,541.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,822,186,541.90/234,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,713.16

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