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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,479.56, 324,951.92 and 133,511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,479.56, 324,951.92 and 133,511.88 is: 184,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,479.56 : 324,951.92 = 133,511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,479.56/324,951.92 = 133,511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,479.56x = 324,951.92 × 133,511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,479.56x = 43,384,941,748.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,384,941,748.81/235,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,240.80

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