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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,284.18, 324,704.60 and 133,329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,284.18, 324,704.60 and 133,329.40 is: 184,001.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,284.18 : 324,704.60 = 133,329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,284.18/324,704.60 = 133,329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,284.18x = 324,704.60 × 133,329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,284.18x = 43,292,669,495.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,292,669,495.24/235,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,001.62

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