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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,462.32, 325,058.40 and 181,626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,462.32, 325,058.40 and 181,626.48 is: 250,737.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,462.32 : 325,058.40 = 181,626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,462.32/325,058.40 = 181,626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,462.32x = 325,058.40 × 181,626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,462.32x = 59,039,212,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039,212,986.43/235,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,737.41

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