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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,933.83, 325,596.51 and 133,963.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,933.83, 325,596.51 and 133,963.74 is: 184,874.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,933.83 : 325,596.51 = 133,963.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,933.83/325,596.51 = 133,963.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,933.83x = 325,596.51 × 133,963.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,933.83x = 43,618,126,210.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,618,126,210.55/235,933.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,874.40

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