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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,561.43, 325,257.24 and 181,027.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,561.43, 325,257.24 and 181,027.22 is: 249,957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,561.43 : 325,257.24 = 181,027.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,561.43/325,257.24 = 181,027.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,561.43x = 325,257.24 × 181,027.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,561.43x = 58,880,413,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,880,413,942.07/235,561.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,957.79

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