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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,039.52, 448,577.98 and 181,845.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,039.52, 448,577.98 and 181,845.66 is: 250,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,039.52 : 448,577.98 = 181,845.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,039.52/448,577.98 = 181,845.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,039.52x = 448,577.98 × 181,845.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,039.52x = 81,571,958,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,571,958,834.57/325,039.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,960.13

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