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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,753.72, 323,967.47 and 132,777.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,753.72, 323,967.47 and 132,777.18 is: 183,236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,753.72 : 323,967.47 = 132,777.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,753.72/323,967.47 = 132,777.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,753.72x = 323,967.47 × 132,777.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,753.72x = 43,015,486,414.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,015,486,414.45/234,753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,236.66

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