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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,016.77, 448,565.43 and 181,806.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,016.77, 448,565.43 and 181,806.52 is: 250,916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,016.77 : 448,565.43 = 181,806.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,016.77/448,565.43 = 181,806.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,016.77x = 448,565.43 × 181,806.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,016.77x = 81,552,119,820.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,552,119,820.60/325,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,916.65

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