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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,231.02, 324,595.40 and 133,236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,231.02, 324,595.40 and 133,236.18 is: 183,852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,231.02 : 324,595.40 = 133,236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,231.02/324,595.40 = 133,236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,231.02x = 324,595.40 × 133,236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,231.02x = 43,247,850,475.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,247,850,475.39/235,231.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,852.67

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