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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,137.06, 324,268.11 and 181,336.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,137.06, 324,268.11 and 181,336.86 is: 250,074.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,137.06 : 324,268.11 = 181,336.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,137.06/324,268.11 = 181,336.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,137.06x = 324,268.11 × 181,336.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,137.06x = 58,801,760,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,801,760,865.53/235,137.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,074.41

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