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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,394.08, 323,440.68 and 131,009.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,394.08, 323,440.68 and 131,009.19 is: 180,779.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,394.08 : 323,440.68 = 131,009.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,394.08/323,440.68 = 131,009.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,394.08x = 323,440.68 × 131,009.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,394.08x = 42,373,701,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,373,701,499.85/234,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,779.74

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