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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,777.68, 320,951.40 and 181,109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,777.68, 320,951.40 and 181,109.81 is: 249,712.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,777.68 : 320,951.40 = 181,109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,777.68/320,951.40 = 181,109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,777.68x = 320,951.40 × 181,109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,777.68x = 58,127,445,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,127,445,468.48/232,777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,712.28

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