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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,464.82, 325,061.85 and 181,628.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,464.82, 325,061.85 and 181,628.98 is: 250,740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,464.82 : 325,061.85 = 181,628.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,464.82/325,061.85 = 181,628.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,464.82x = 325,061.85 × 181,628.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,464.82x = 59,040,652,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,040,652,252.41/235,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,740.86

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