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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,231.14, 324,595.53 and 133,236.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,231.14, 324,595.53 and 133,236.24 is: 183,852.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,231.14 : 324,595.53 = 133,236.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,231.14/324,595.53 = 133,236.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,231.14x = 324,595.53 × 133,236.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,231.14x = 43,247,887,938.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,247,887,938.01/235,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,852.73

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