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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,873.65, 325,502.42 and 133,898.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,873.65, 325,502.42 and 133,898.22 is: 184,777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,873.65 : 325,502.42 = 133,898.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,873.65/325,502.42 = 133,898.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,873.65x = 325,502.42 × 133,898.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,873.65x = 43,584,195,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,584,195,226.92/235,873.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,777.72

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