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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,227.11, 324,541.89 and 133,236.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,227.11, 324,541.89 and 133,236.36 is: 183,825.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,227.11 : 324,541.89 = 133,236.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,227.11/324,541.89 = 133,236.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,227.11x = 324,541.89 × 133,236.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,227.11x = 43,240,780,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,240,780,091.12/235,227.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,825.67

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