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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,749.26, 325,378.82 and 133,784.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,749.26, 325,378.82 and 133,784.22 is: 184,647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,749.26 : 325,378.82 = 133,784.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,749.26/325,378.82 = 133,784.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,749.26x = 325,378.82 × 133,784.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,749.26x = 43,530,551,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,530,551,820.16/235,749.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,647.67

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