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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,795.62, 324,777.89 and 181,243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,795.62, 324,777.89 and 181,243.34 is: 249,639.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,795.62 : 324,777.89 = 181,243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,795.62/324,777.89 = 181,243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,795.62x = 324,777.89 × 181,243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,795.62x = 58,863,827,011.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,863,827,011.65/235,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,639.19

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