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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,582.32, 325,224.04 and 181,746.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,582.32, 325,224.04 and 181,746.48 is: 250,903.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,582.32 : 325,224.04 = 181,746.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,582.32/325,224.04 = 181,746.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,582.32x = 325,224.04 × 181,746.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,582.32x = 59,108,324,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,108,324,481.38/235,582.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,903.06

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