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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,397.06, 435,182.97 and 181,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,397.06, 435,182.97 and 181,235.14 is: 250,067.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,397.06 : 435,182.97 = 181,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,397.06/435,182.97 = 181,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,397.06x = 435,182.97 × 181,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,397.06x = 78,870,446,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,870,446,493.57/315,397.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,067.16

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