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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,699.82, 325,273.12 and 133,729.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,699.82, 325,273.12 and 133,729.57 is: 184,550.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,699.82 : 325,273.12 = 133,729.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,699.82/325,273.12 = 133,729.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,699.82x = 325,273.12 × 133,729.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,699.82x = 43,498,634,542.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,498,634,542.43/235,699.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,550.99

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