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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,786.30, 324,005.12 and 132,809.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,786.30, 324,005.12 and 132,809.59 is: 183,277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,786.30 : 324,005.12 = 132,809.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,786.30/324,005.12 = 132,809.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,786.30x = 324,005.12 × 132,809.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,786.30x = 43,030,987,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,030,987,145.10/234,786.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,277.25

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