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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,393.96, 323,440.48 and 131,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,393.96, 323,440.48 and 131,008.80 is: 180,779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,393.96 : 323,440.48 = 131,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,393.96/323,440.48 = 131,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,393.96x = 323,440.48 × 131,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,393.96x = 42,373,549,156.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,373,549,156.22/234,393.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,779.19

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