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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,844, 324,084.72 and 134,244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,844, 324,084.72 and 134,244.16 is: 185,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,844 : 324,084.72 = 134,244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,844/324,084.72 = 134,244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,844x = 324,084.72 × 134,244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,844x = 43,506,481,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,506,481,005.24/234,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,256.94

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