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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,579.59, 325,048.49 and 133,582.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,579.59, 325,048.49 and 133,582.06 is: 184,314.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,579.59 : 325,048.49 = 133,582.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,579.59/325,048.49 = 133,582.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,579.59x = 325,048.49 × 133,582.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,579.59x = 43,420,647,884.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,420,647,884.82/235,579.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,314.13

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