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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,939.86, 325,604.82 and 133,969.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,939.86, 325,604.82 and 133,969.74 is: 184,882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,939.86 : 325,604.82 = 133,969.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,939.86/325,604.82 = 133,969.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,939.86x = 325,604.82 × 133,969.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,939.86x = 43,621,193,078.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,621,193,078.15/235,939.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,882.68

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