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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,998.81, 324,300.26 and 130,224.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,998.81, 324,300.26 and 130,224.51 is: 179,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,998.81 : 324,300.26 = 130,224.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,998.81/324,300.26 = 130,224.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,998.81x = 324,300.26 × 130,224.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,998.81x = 42,231,842,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,231,842,451.37/234,998.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,710.88

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