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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,589.72, 325,234.16 and 181,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,589.72, 325,234.16 and 181,753.88 is: 250,913.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,589.72 : 325,234.16 = 181,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,589.72/325,234.16 = 181,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,589.72x = 325,234.16 × 181,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,589.72x = 59,112,570,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,112,570,488.54/235,589.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,913.20

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