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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,868.32, 325,412.79 and 133,834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,868.32, 325,412.79 and 133,834.69 is: 184,643.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,868.32 : 325,412.79 = 133,834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,868.32/325,412.79 = 133,834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,868.32x = 325,412.79 × 133,834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,868.32x = 43,551,518,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551,518,244.62/235,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,643.36

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