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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,819, 324,050.22 and 134,219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,819, 324,050.22 and 134,219.16 is: 185,222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,819 : 324,050.22 = 134,219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,819/324,050.22 = 134,219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,819x = 324,050.22 × 134,219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,819x = 43,493,748,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,493,748,326.22/234,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,222.44

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