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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,778.49, 323,994.27 and 132,801.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,778.49, 323,994.27 and 132,801.75 is: 183,266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,778.49 : 323,994.27 = 132,801.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,778.49/323,994.27 = 132,801.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,778.49x = 323,994.27 × 132,801.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,778.49x = 43,027,006,045.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,027,006,045.97/234,778.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,266.39

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