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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,218.54, 324,578.17 and 133,223.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,218.54, 324,578.17 and 133,223.66 is: 183,835.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,218.54 : 324,578.17 = 133,223.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,218.54/324,578.17 = 133,223.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,218.54x = 324,578.17 × 133,223.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,218.54x = 43,241,491,763.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,241,491,763.50/235,218.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,835.39

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