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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,463.32, 325,059.78 and 181,627.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,463.32, 325,059.78 and 181,627.48 is: 250,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,463.32 : 325,059.78 = 181,627.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,463.32/325,059.78 = 181,627.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,463.32x = 325,059.78 × 181,627.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,463.32x = 59,039,788,690.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,039,788,690.75/235,463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,738.79

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