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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,806.72, 325,188.72 and 182,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,806.72, 325,188.72 and 182,006.52 is: 250,995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,806.72 : 325,188.72 = 182,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,806.72/325,188.72 = 182,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,806.72x = 325,188.72 × 182,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,806.72x = 59,186,467,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186,467,270.45/235,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,995.68

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