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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,792.62, 324,773.75 and 181,240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,792.62, 324,773.75 and 181,240.34 is: 249,635.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,792.62 : 324,773.75 = 181,240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,792.62/324,773.75 = 181,240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,792.62x = 324,773.75 × 181,240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,792.62x = 58,862,103,702.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,862,103,702.31/235,792.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,635.06

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