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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,879.87, 325,518.11 and 133,908.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,879.87, 325,518.11 and 133,908.34 is: 184,795.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,879.87 : 325,518.11 = 133,908.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,879.87/325,518.11 = 133,908.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,879.87x = 325,518.11 × 133,908.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,879.87x = 43,589,589,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589,589,750.04/235,879.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,795.72

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