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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,827.76, 324,062.30 and 132,851.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,827.76, 324,062.30 and 132,851.18 is: 183,334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,827.76 : 324,062.30 = 132,851.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,827.76/324,062.30 = 132,851.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,827.76x = 324,062.30 × 132,851.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,827.76x = 43,052,058,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052,058,948.51/234,827.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,334.62

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