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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,825.90, 324,819.84 and 181,273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,825.90, 324,819.84 and 181,273.72 is: 249,681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,825.90 : 324,819.84 = 181,273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,825.90/324,819.84 = 181,273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,825.90x = 324,819.84 × 181,273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,825.90x = 58,881,300,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,881,300,726.60/235,825.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,681.23

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