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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,826.90, 324,821.22 and 181,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,826.90, 324,821.22 and 181,274.72 is: 249,682.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,826.90 : 324,821.22 = 181,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,826.90/324,821.22 = 181,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,826.90x = 324,821.22 × 181,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,826.90x = 58,881,875,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,881,875,705.56/235,826.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,682.61

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