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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,024.02, 324,112.86 and 181,223.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,024.02, 324,112.86 and 181,223.82 is: 249,919.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,024.02 : 324,112.86 = 181,223.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,024.02/324,112.86 = 181,223.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,024.02x = 324,112.86 × 181,223.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,024.02x = 58,736,970,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,736,970,600.33/235,024.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,919.01

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