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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,953.37, 324,220.88 and 132,999.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,953.37, 324,220.88 and 132,999.52 is: 183,530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,953.37 : 324,220.88 = 132,999.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,953.37/324,220.88 = 132,999.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,953.37x = 324,220.88 × 132,999.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,953.37x = 43,121,221,413.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,121,221,413.98/234,953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,530.98

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