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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,511.93, 324,999.51 and 133,546.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,511.93, 324,999.51 and 133,546.70 is: 184,290.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,511.93 : 324,999.51 = 133,546.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,511.93/324,999.51 = 133,546.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,511.93x = 324,999.51 × 133,546.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,511.93x = 43,402,612,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402,612,062.12/235,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,290.50

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