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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,480.44, 323,586.72 and 131,126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,480.44, 323,586.72 and 131,126.23 is: 180,956.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,480.44 : 323,586.72 = 131,126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,480.44/323,586.72 = 131,126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,480.44x = 323,586.72 × 131,126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,480.44x = 42,430,704,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,430,704,398.10/234,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,956.27

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