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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,852, 324,095.78 and 134,252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,852, 324,095.78 and 134,252.16 is: 185,267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,852 : 324,095.78 = 134,252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,852/324,095.78 = 134,252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,852x = 324,095.78 × 134,252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,852x = 43,510,558,511.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,510,558,511.88/234,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,267.99

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