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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,864.82, 325,407.97 and 133,831.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,864.82, 325,407.97 and 133,831.19 is: 184,638.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,864.82 : 325,407.97 = 133,831.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,864.82/325,407.97 = 133,831.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,864.82x = 325,407.97 × 133,831.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,864.82x = 43,549,733,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,549,733,898.97/235,864.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,638.53

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