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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,237.14, 324,603.78 and 133,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,237.14, 324,603.78 and 133,242.24 is: 183,861.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,237.14 : 324,603.78 = 133,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,237.14/324,603.78 = 133,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,237.14x = 324,603.78 × 133,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,237.14x = 43,250,934,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250,934,759.67/235,237.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,861.00

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