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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,066, 324,391.08 and 134,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,066, 324,391.08 and 134,464 is: 185,560.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,066 : 324,391.08 = 134,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,066/324,391.08 = 134,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,066x = 324,391.08 × 134,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,066x = 43,618,922,181.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,618,922,181.12/235,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,560.32

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