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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,538.10, 325,035.72 and 133,573.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,538.10, 325,035.72 and 133,573.14 is: 184,327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,538.10 : 325,035.72 = 133,573.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,538.10/325,035.72 = 133,573.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,538.10x = 325,035.72 × 133,573.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,538.10x = 43,416,041,732.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,416,041,732.56/235,538.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,327.04

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