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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,217.73, 324,577.04 and 133,222.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,217.73, 324,577.04 and 133,222.84 is: 183,834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,217.73 : 324,577.04 = 133,222.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,217.73/324,577.04 = 133,222.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,217.73x = 324,577.04 × 133,222.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,217.73x = 43,241,074,589.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,241,074,589.21/235,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,834.25

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