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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,841.85, 324,059.92 and 132,875.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,841.85, 324,059.92 and 132,875.02 is: 183,355.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,841.85 : 324,059.92 = 132,875.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,841.85/324,059.92 = 132,875.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,841.85x = 324,059.92 × 132,875.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,841.85x = 43,059,468,351.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,059,468,351.20/234,841.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,355.17

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