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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,230.52, 324,594.70 and 133,235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,230.52, 324,594.70 and 133,235.68 is: 183,851.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,230.52 : 324,594.70 = 133,235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,230.52/324,594.70 = 133,235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,230.52x = 324,594.70 × 133,235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,230.52x = 43,247,595,578.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,247,595,578.90/235,230.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,851.97

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