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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,140.06, 324,272.25 and 181,339.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,140.06, 324,272.25 and 181,339.86 is: 250,078.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,140.06 : 324,272.25 = 181,339.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,140.06/324,272.25 = 181,339.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,140.06x = 324,272.25 × 181,339.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,140.06x = 58,803,484,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,803,484,416.89/235,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,078.55

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