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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,565.32, 325,200.58 and 181,729.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,565.32, 325,200.58 and 181,729.48 is: 250,879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,565.32 : 325,200.58 = 181,729.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,565.32/325,200.58 = 181,729.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,565.32x = 325,200.58 × 181,729.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,565.32x = 59,098,532,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,098,532,299.10/235,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,879.60

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