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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,280.15, 324,660.25 and 133,283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,280.15, 324,660.25 and 133,283.76 is: 183,916.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,280.15 : 324,660.25 = 133,283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,280.15/324,660.25 = 133,283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,280.15x = 324,660.25 × 133,283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,280.15x = 43,271,938,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,271,938,842.54/235,280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,916.66

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