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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,382.82, 323,425.17 and 130,997.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,382.82, 323,425.17 and 130,997.93 is: 180,764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,382.82 : 323,425.17 = 130,997.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,382.82/323,425.17 = 130,997.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,382.82x = 323,425.17 × 130,997.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,382.82x = 42,368,026,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368,026,162.77/234,382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,764.22

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