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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,220.23, 324,580.49 and 133,225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,220.23, 324,580.49 and 133,225.34 is: 183,837.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,220.23 : 324,580.49 = 133,225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,220.23/324,580.49 = 133,225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,220.23x = 324,580.49 × 133,225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,220.23x = 43,242,346,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242,346,137.62/235,220.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,837.70

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