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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,906.83, 325,559.25 and 133,936.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,906.83, 325,559.25 and 133,936.74 is: 184,837.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,906.83 : 325,559.25 = 133,936.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,906.83/325,559.25 = 133,936.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,906.83x = 325,559.25 × 133,936.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,906.83x = 43,604,344,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,604,344,621.85/235,906.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,837.14

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