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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,863.92, 325,269.96 and 182,064.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,863.92, 325,269.96 and 182,064.08 is: 251,076.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,863.92 : 325,269.96 = 182,064.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,863.92/325,269.96 = 182,064.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,863.92x = 325,269.96 × 182,064.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,863.92x = 59,219,976,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,219,976,019.04/235,863.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,076.88

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