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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,509.56, 324,996.24 and 133,544.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,509.56, 324,996.24 and 133,544.33 is: 184,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,509.56 : 324,996.24 = 133,544.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,509.56/324,996.24 = 133,544.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,509.56x = 324,996.24 × 133,544.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,509.56x = 43,401,405,123.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,401,405,123.32/235,509.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,287.23

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