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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,463.82, 325,060.47 and 181,627.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,463.82, 325,060.47 and 181,627.98 is: 250,739.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,463.82 : 325,060.47 = 181,627.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,463.82/325,060.47 = 181,627.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,463.82x = 325,060.47 × 181,627.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,463.82x = 59,040,076,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,040,076,543.95/235,463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,739.48

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