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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,602.53, 325,106.89 and 133,595.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,602.53, 325,106.89 and 133,595.38 is: 184,347.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,602.53 : 325,106.89 = 133,595.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,602.53/325,106.89 = 133,595.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,602.53x = 325,106.89 × 133,595.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,602.53x = 43,432,778,510.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,432,778,510.17/235,602.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,347.67

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