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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,166.74, 324,551.68 and 133,196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,166.74, 324,551.68 and 133,196.38 is: 183,823.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,166.74 : 324,551.68 = 133,196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,166.74/324,551.68 = 133,196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,166.74x = 324,551.68 × 133,196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,166.74x = 43,229,108,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,229,108,898.92/235,166.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,823.23

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