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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,390.45, 323,435.66 and 131,005.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,390.45, 323,435.66 and 131,005.29 is: 180,774.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,390.45 : 323,435.66 = 131,005.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,390.45/323,435.66 = 131,005.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,390.45x = 323,435.66 × 131,005.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,390.45x = 42,371,781,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,371,781,779.62/234,390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,774.35

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