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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,498.14, 325,034.10 and 133,525.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,498.14, 325,034.10 and 133,525.62 is: 184,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,498.14 : 325,034.10 = 133,525.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,498.14/325,034.10 = 133,525.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,498.14x = 325,034.10 × 133,525.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,498.14x = 43,400,379,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,400,379,723.64/235,498.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,291.82

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