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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,220.36, 324,532.58 and 133,229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,220.36, 324,532.58 and 133,229.61 is: 183,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,220.36 : 324,532.58 = 133,229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,220.36/324,532.58 = 133,229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,220.36x = 324,532.58 × 133,229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,220.36x = 43,237,348,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,237,348,399.55/235,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,816.36

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