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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,851, 324,094.40 and 134,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,851, 324,094.40 and 134,251.16 is: 185,266.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,851 : 324,094.40 = 134,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,851/324,094.40 = 134,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,851x = 324,094.40 × 134,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,851x = 43,510,049,149.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,510,049,149.50/234,851
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,266.61

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