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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,861.92, 325,267.20 and 182,062.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,861.92, 325,267.20 and 182,062.08 is: 251,074.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,861.92 : 325,267.20 = 182,062.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,861.92/325,267.20 = 182,062.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,861.92x = 325,267.20 × 182,062.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,861.92x = 59,218,822,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,218,822,987.78/235,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,074.12

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