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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,562.24, 325,133.63 and 133,647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,562.24, 325,133.63 and 133,647.35 is: 184,466.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,562.24 : 325,133.63 = 133,647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,562.24/325,133.63 = 133,647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,562.24x = 325,133.63 × 133,647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,562.24x = 43,453,248,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,453,248,081.53/235,562.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,466.10

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