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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,232.02, 324,596.77 and 133,237.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,232.02, 324,596.77 and 133,237.18 is: 183,854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,232.02 : 324,596.77 = 133,237.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,232.02/324,596.77 = 133,237.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,232.02x = 324,596.77 × 133,237.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,232.02x = 43,248,358,271.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248,358,271.91/235,232.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,854.04

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