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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,512.54, 325,000.35 and 133,547.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,512.54, 325,000.35 and 133,547.31 is: 184,291.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,512.54 : 325,000.35 = 133,547.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,512.54/325,000.35 = 133,547.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,512.54x = 325,000.35 × 133,547.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,512.54x = 43,402,922,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402,922,491.56/235,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,291.34

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