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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,113.56, 324,237.30 and 181,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,113.56, 324,237.30 and 181,312.28 is: 250,041.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,113.56 : 324,237.30 = 181,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,113.56/324,237.30 = 181,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,113.56x = 324,237.30 × 181,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,113.56x = 58,788,204,124.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,788,204,124.04/235,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,041.74

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