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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,550.23, 325,192.46 and 180,255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,550.23, 325,192.46 and 180,255.65 is: 248,854.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,550.23 : 325,192.46 = 180,255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,550.23/325,192.46 = 180,255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,550.23x = 325,192.46 × 180,255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,550.23x = 58,617,775,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,617,775,725.16/235,550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,854.68

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