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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,564.69, 325,261.73 and 181,030.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,564.69, 325,261.73 and 181,030.47 is: 249,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,564.69 : 325,261.73 = 181,030.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,564.69/325,261.73 = 181,030.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,564.69x = 325,261.73 × 181,030.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,564.69x = 58,882,283,854.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882,283,854.91/235,564.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,962.27

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