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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,580.32, 325,221.28 and 181,744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,580.32, 325,221.28 and 181,744.48 is: 250,900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,580.32 : 325,221.28 = 181,744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,580.32/325,221.28 = 181,744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,580.32x = 325,221.28 × 181,744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,580.32x = 59,107,172,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,107,172,418.53/235,580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,900.30

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