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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,666.85, 323,838.27 and 132,712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,666.85, 323,838.27 and 132,712.33 is: 183,141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,666.85 : 323,838.27 = 132,712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,666.85/323,838.27 = 132,712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,666.85x = 323,838.27 × 132,712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,666.85x = 42,977,331,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,977,331,354.87/234,666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,141.89

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