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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,238.86, 324,558.10 and 133,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,238.86, 324,558.10 and 133,248.12 is: 183,841.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,238.86 : 324,558.10 = 133,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,238.86/324,558.10 = 133,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,238.86x = 324,558.10 × 133,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,238.86x = 43,246,756,655.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246,756,655.77/235,238.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,841.89

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