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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,799.31, 325,447.89 and 133,834.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,799.31, 325,447.89 and 133,834.31 is: 184,716.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,799.31 : 325,447.89 = 133,834.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,799.31/325,447.89 = 133,834.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,799.31x = 325,447.89 × 133,834.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,799.31x = 43,556,093,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,556,093,129.93/235,799.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,716.80

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