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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,587.75, 445,171.10 and 181,275.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,587.75, 445,171.10 and 181,275.75 is: 250,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,587.75 : 445,171.10 = 181,275.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,587.75/445,171.10 = 181,275.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,587.75x = 445,171.10 × 181,275.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,587.75x = 80,698,724,124.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,698,724,124.45/322,587.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,160.54

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