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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,011.84, 448,508.16 and 179,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,011.84, 448,508.16 and 179,823.12 is: 248,151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,011.84 : 448,508.16 = 179,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,011.84/448,508.16 = 179,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,011.84x = 448,508.16 × 179,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,011.84x = 80,652,136,676.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,652,136,676.66/325,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248,151.38

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