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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,771.45, 324,744.79 and 181,219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,771.45, 324,744.79 and 181,219.29 is: 249,606.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,771.45 : 324,744.79 = 181,219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,771.45/324,744.79 = 181,219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,771.45x = 324,744.79 × 181,219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,771.45x = 58,850,020,275.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,850,020,275.00/235,771.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,606.22

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