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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,242.80, 324,624.49 and 133,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,242.80, 324,624.49 and 133,266.18 is: 183,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,242.80 : 324,624.49 = 133,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,242.80/324,624.49 = 133,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,242.80x = 324,624.49 × 133,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,242.80x = 43,261,465,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,261,465,716.75/235,242.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,901.34

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