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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,525.82, 446,459.52 and 180,282.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,525.82, 446,459.52 and 180,282.72 is: 248,786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,525.82 : 446,459.52 = 180,282.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,525.82/446,459.52 = 180,282.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,525.82x = 446,459.52 × 180,282.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,525.82x = 80,488,936,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,488,936,635.49/323,525.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,786.75

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