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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,388.08, 323,432.40 and 131,003.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,388.08, 323,432.40 and 131,003.19 is: 180,771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,388.08 : 323,432.40 = 131,003.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,388.08/323,432.40 = 131,003.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,388.08x = 323,432.40 × 131,003.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,388.08x = 42,370,676,149.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,370,676,149.36/234,388.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,771.46

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