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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,587.76, 325,231.50 and 181,751.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,587.76, 325,231.50 and 181,751.92 is: 250,910.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,587.76 : 325,231.50 = 181,751.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,587.76/325,231.50 = 181,751.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,587.76x = 325,231.50 × 181,751.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,587.76x = 59,111,449,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,111,449,437.97/235,587.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,910.53

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