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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,747.86, 325,108.35 and 181,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,747.86, 325,108.35 and 181,947.66 is: 250,915.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,747.86 : 325,108.35 = 181,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,747.86/325,108.35 = 181,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,747.86x = 325,108.35 × 181,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,747.86x = 59,152,703,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,152,703,528.96/235,747.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,915.12

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