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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,599.52, 325,134.64 and 133,629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,599.52, 325,134.64 and 133,629.13 is: 184,412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,599.52 : 325,134.64 = 133,629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,599.52/325,134.64 = 133,629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,599.52x = 325,134.64 × 133,629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,599.52x = 43,447,457,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,447,457,820.64/235,599.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,412.34

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