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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,951.77, 324,228.60 and 132,975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,951.77, 324,228.60 and 132,975.41 is: 183,503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,951.77 : 324,228.60 = 132,975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,951.77/324,228.60 = 132,975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,951.77x = 324,228.60 × 132,975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,951.77x = 43,114,429,397.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,114,429,397.58/234,951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,503.32

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