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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,575.51, 325,020.85 and 133,592.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,575.51, 325,020.85 and 133,592.97 is: 184,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,575.51 : 325,020.85 = 133,592.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,575.51/325,020.85 = 133,592.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,575.51x = 325,020.85 × 133,592.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,575.51x = 43,420,501,385.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,420,501,385.61/235,575.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,316.70

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