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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,700.17, 325,273.61 and 133,729.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,700.17, 325,273.61 and 133,729.94 is: 184,551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,700.17 : 325,273.61 = 133,729.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,700.17/325,273.61 = 133,729.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,700.17x = 325,273.61 × 133,729.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,700.17x = 43,498,821,496.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,498,821,496.39/235,700.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,551.51

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