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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,019.52, 324,106.65 and 181,219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,019.52, 324,106.65 and 181,219.32 is: 249,912.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,019.52 : 324,106.65 = 181,219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,019.52/324,106.65 = 181,219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,019.52x = 324,106.65 × 181,219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,019.52x = 58,734,386,720.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,734,386,720.48/235,019.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,912.80

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