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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,865.82, 325,488.06 and 133,900.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,865.82, 325,488.06 and 133,900.59 is: 184,778.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,865.82 : 325,488.06 = 133,900.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,865.82/325,488.06 = 133,900.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,865.82x = 325,488.06 × 133,900.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,865.82x = 43,583,043,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,583,043,271.96/235,865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,778.97

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