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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,891.08, 324,145.19 and 132,914.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,891.08, 324,145.19 and 132,914.69 is: 183,419.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,891.08 : 324,145.19 = 132,914.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,891.08/324,145.19 = 132,914.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,891.08x = 324,145.19 × 132,914.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,891.08x = 43,083,657,370.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083,657,370.95/234,891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,419.73

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