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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,529.43, 325,090.17 and 133,615.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,529.43, 325,090.17 and 133,615.64 is: 184,423.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,529.43 : 325,090.17 = 133,615.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,529.43/325,090.17 = 133,615.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,529.43x = 325,090.17 × 133,615.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,529.43x = 43,437,129,496.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,437,129,496.81/235,529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,423.36

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