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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,241.80, 324,623.11 and 133,265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,241.80, 324,623.11 and 133,265.18 is: 183,899.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,241.80 : 324,623.11 = 133,265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,241.80/324,623.11 = 133,265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,241.80x = 324,623.11 × 133,265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,241.80x = 43,260,957,914.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,260,957,914.58/235,241.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,899.96

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