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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,063.02, 319,904.78 and 181,018.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,063.02, 319,904.78 and 181,018.44 is: 249,538.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,063.02 : 319,904.78 = 181,018.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,063.02/319,904.78 = 181,018.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,063.02x = 319,904.78 × 181,018.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,063.02x = 57,908,663,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,908,663,319.05/232,063.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,538.52

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