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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234,985.86, 324,285.53 and 133,011.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234,985.86, 324,285.53 and 133,011.45 is: 183,558.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234,985.86 : 324,285.53 = 133,011.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234,985.86/324,285.53 = 133,011.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234,985.86x = 324,285.53 × 133,011.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234,985.86x = 43,133,687,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,133,687,894.26/234,985.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,558.65

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