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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,892.76, 324,147.52 and 132,916.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,892.76, 324,147.52 and 132,916.38 is: 183,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,892.76 : 324,147.52 = 132,916.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,892.76/324,147.52 = 132,916.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,892.76x = 324,147.52 × 132,916.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,892.76x = 43,084,514,944.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,084,514,944.38/234,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,422.06

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