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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,140.26, 324,272.51 and 181,340.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,140.26, 324,272.51 and 181,340.06 is: 250,078.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,140.26 : 324,272.51 = 181,340.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,140.26/324,272.51 = 181,340.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,140.26x = 324,272.51 × 181,340.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,140.26x = 58,803,593,891.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,803,593,891.69/235,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,078.80

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