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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,114.56, 324,238.68 and 181,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,114.56, 324,238.68 and 181,313.28 is: 250,043.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,114.56 : 324,238.68 = 181,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,114.56/324,238.68 = 181,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,114.56x = 324,238.68 × 181,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,114.56x = 58,788,778,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,788,778,573.67/235,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,043.12

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