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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,143.90, 324,535.26 and 133,174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,143.90, 324,535.26 and 133,174.62 is: 183,801.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,143.90 : 324,535.26 = 133,174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,143.90/324,535.26 = 133,174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,143.90x = 324,535.26 × 133,174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,143.90x = 43,219,859,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,219,859,927.10/235,143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,801.75

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