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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,513.44, 325,001.58 and 133,548.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,513.44, 325,001.58 and 133,548.21 is: 184,292.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,513.44 : 325,001.58 = 133,548.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,513.44/325,001.58 = 133,548.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,513.44x = 325,001.58 × 133,548.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,513.44x = 43,403,379,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,403,379,256.17/235,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,292.58

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