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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,580.59, 325,049.87 and 133,583.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,580.59, 325,049.87 and 133,583.06 is: 184,315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,580.59 : 325,049.87 = 133,583.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,580.59/325,049.87 = 133,583.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,580.59x = 325,049.87 × 133,583.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,580.59x = 43,421,156,287.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,421,156,287.20/235,580.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,315.51

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