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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,782.18, 320,957.62 and 181,114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,782.18, 320,957.62 and 181,114.30 is: 249,718.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,782.18 : 320,957.62 = 181,114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,782.18/320,957.62 = 181,114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,782.18x = 320,957.62 × 181,114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,782.18x = 58,130,014,675.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,130,014,675.97/232,782.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,718.49

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