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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,752.31, 323,965.52 and 132,775.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,752.31, 323,965.52 and 132,775.78 is: 183,234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,752.31 : 323,965.52 = 132,775.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,752.31/323,965.52 = 132,775.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,752.31x = 323,965.52 × 132,775.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,752.31x = 43,014,773,953.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,014,773,953.89/234,752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,234.72

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