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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,748.86, 325,109.73 and 181,948.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,748.86, 325,109.73 and 181,948.66 is: 250,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,748.86 : 325,109.73 = 181,948.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,748.86/325,109.73 = 181,948.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,748.86x = 325,109.73 × 181,948.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,748.86x = 59,153,279,726.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,153,279,726.46/235,748.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,916.50

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