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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,934.89, 324,210.02 and 132,958.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,934.89, 324,210.02 and 132,958.50 is: 183,482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,934.89 : 324,210.02 = 132,958.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,934.89/324,210.02 = 132,958.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,934.89x = 324,210.02 × 132,958.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,934.89x = 43,106,477,279.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,106,477,279.38/234,934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,482.65

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