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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,011.72, 448,539.10 and 181,785.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,011.72, 448,539.10 and 181,785.08 is: 250,876.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,011.72 : 448,539.10 = 181,785.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,011.72/448,539.10 = 181,785.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,011.72x = 448,539.10 × 181,785.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,011.72x = 81,537,716,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,537,716,176.63/325,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,876.23

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