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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,853.35, 325,482.96 and 133,869.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,853.35, 325,482.96 and 133,869.27 is: 184,742.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,853.35 : 325,482.96 = 133,869.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,853.35/325,482.96 = 133,869.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,853.35x = 325,482.96 × 133,869.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,853.35x = 43,572,166,252.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,572,166,252.64/235,853.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,742.62

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