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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,836.16, 325,437.46 and 133,863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,836.16, 325,437.46 and 133,863.70 is: 184,722.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,836.16 : 325,437.46 = 133,863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,836.16/325,437.46 = 133,863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,836.16x = 325,437.46 × 133,863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,836.16x = 43,564,262,514.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,564,262,514.20/235,836.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,722.57

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