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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,970, 324,203 and 132,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,970, 324,203 and 132,995.44 is: 183,502.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,970 : 324,203 = 132,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,970/324,203 = 132,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,970x = 324,203 × 132,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,970x = 43,117,520,634.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,117,520,634.32/234,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,502.24

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