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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,031.52, 448,544.56 and 181,794

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,031.52, 448,544.56 and 181,794 is: 250,876.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,031.52 : 448,544.56 = 181,794 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,031.52/448,544.56 = 181,794/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,031.52x = 448,544.56 × 181,794
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,031.52x = 81,542,709,740.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542,709,740.64/325,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,876.31

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