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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,203.94, 324,571.03 and 133,227.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,203.94, 324,571.03 and 133,227.35 is: 183,847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,203.94 : 324,571.03 = 133,227.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,203.94/324,571.03 = 133,227.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,203.94x = 324,571.03 × 133,227.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,203.94x = 43,241,738,213.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,241,738,213.67/235,203.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,847.85

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