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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,511.06, 324,998.30 and 133,545.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,511.06, 324,998.30 and 133,545.84 is: 184,289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,511.06 : 324,998.30 = 133,545.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,511.06/324,998.30 = 133,545.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,511.06x = 324,998.30 × 133,545.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,511.06x = 43,402,170,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402,170,972.07/235,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,289.31

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