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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,234.36, 324,551.90 and 133,243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,234.36, 324,551.90 and 133,243.61 is: 183,835.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,234.36 : 324,551.90 = 133,243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,234.36/324,551.90 = 133,243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,234.36x = 324,551.90 × 133,243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,234.36x = 43,244,466,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244,466,122.14/235,234.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,835.67

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