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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,927, 324,199.62 and 134,327.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,927, 324,199.62 and 134,327.16 is: 185,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,927 : 324,199.62 = 134,327.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,927/324,199.62 = 134,327.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,927x = 324,199.62 × 134,327.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,927x = 43,548,814,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,548,814,227.68/234,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,371.69

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