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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,368.24, 324,586.80 and 181,568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,368.24, 324,586.80 and 181,568.16 is: 250,393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,368.24 : 324,586.80 = 181,568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,368.24/324,586.80 = 181,568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,368.24x = 324,586.80 × 181,568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,368.24x = 58,934,628,036.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,934,628,036.29/235,368.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,393.29

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