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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,590.54, 325,041.50 and 133,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,590.54, 325,041.50 and 133,608 is: 184,337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,590.54 : 325,041.50 = 133,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,590.54/325,041.50 = 133,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,590.54x = 325,041.50 × 133,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,590.54x = 43,428,144,063.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,428,144,063.96/235,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,337.38

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