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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,516.86, 325,011.96 and 133,542.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,516.86, 325,011.96 and 133,542.18 is: 184,287.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,516.86 : 325,011.96 = 133,542.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,516.86/325,011.96 = 133,542.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,516.86x = 325,011.96 × 133,542.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,516.86x = 43,402,805,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,402,805,664.47/235,516.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,287.47

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