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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,969, 324,201.62 and 132,994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,969, 324,201.62 and 132,994.44 is: 183,500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,969 : 324,201.62 = 132,994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,969/324,201.62 = 132,994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,969x = 324,201.62 × 132,994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,969x = 43,117,012,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,117,012,898.99/234,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,500.86

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