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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,233.36, 324,598.50 and 133,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,233.36, 324,598.50 and 133,238.34 is: 183,855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,233.36 : 324,598.50 = 133,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,233.36/324,598.50 = 133,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,233.36x = 324,598.50 × 133,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,233.36x = 43,248,965,306.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,248,965,306.49/235,233.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,855.58

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