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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,562.69, 325,258.97 and 181,028.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,562.69, 325,258.97 and 181,028.47 is: 249,959.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,562.69 : 325,258.97 = 181,028.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,562.69/325,258.97 = 181,028.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,562.69x = 325,258.97 × 181,028.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,562.69x = 58,881,131,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,881,131,974.59/235,562.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,959.50

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