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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,777.18, 320,950.72 and 181,109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,777.18, 320,950.72 and 181,109.31 is: 249,711.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,777.18 : 320,950.72 = 181,109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,777.18/320,950.72 = 181,109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,777.18x = 320,950.72 × 181,109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,777.18x = 58,127,163,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,163,443.20/232,777.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,711.61

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