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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,115.56, 324,240.06 and 181,314.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,115.56, 324,240.06 and 181,314.28 is: 250,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,115.56 : 324,240.06 = 181,314.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,115.56/324,240.06 = 181,314.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,115.56x = 324,240.06 × 181,314.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,115.56x = 58,789,353,026.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,789,353,026.06/235,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,044.50

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