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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,141.06, 324,273.63 and 181,340.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,141.06, 324,273.63 and 181,340.86 is: 250,079.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,141.06 : 324,273.63 = 181,340.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,141.06/324,273.63 = 181,340.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,141.06x = 324,273.63 × 181,340.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,141.06x = 58,804,058,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,804,058,939.52/235,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,079.93

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