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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,510.56, 324,997.62 and 133,545.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,510.56, 324,997.62 and 133,545.33 is: 184,288.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,510.56 : 324,997.62 = 133,545.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,510.56/324,997.62 = 133,545.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,510.56x = 324,997.62 × 133,545.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,510.56x = 43,401,914,412.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,401,914,412.11/235,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,288.61

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