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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,035.08, 325,851.81 and 184,241.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,035.08, 325,851.81 and 184,241.10 is: 254,349.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,035.08 : 325,851.81 = 184,241.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,035.08/325,851.81 = 184,241.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,035.08x = 325,851.81 × 184,241.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,035.08x = 60,035,295,911.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,035,295,911.39/236,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254,349.04

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