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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,229.14, 324,592.77 and 133,234.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,229.14, 324,592.77 and 133,234.24 is: 183,849.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,229.14 : 324,592.77 = 133,234.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,229.14/324,592.77 = 133,234.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,229.14x = 324,592.77 × 133,234.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,229.14x = 43,246,871,020.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246,871,020.44/235,229.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,849.97

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